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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 17,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 17,364.20 is: 26,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.20 : 31,513.80 = 17,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.20/31,513.80 = 17,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.20x = 31,513.80 × 17,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.20x = 547,211,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,211,925.96/21,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.30

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