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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,960.06, 30,285.72 and 17,709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,960.06, 30,285.72 and 17,709.90 is: 24,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,960.06 : 30,285.72 = 17,709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,960.06/30,285.72 = 17,709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,960.06x = 30,285.72 × 17,709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,960.06x = 536,357,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,357,072.63/21,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.21

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