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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,028.40, 31,513.80 and 17,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,028.40, 31,513.80 and 17,140.40 is: 25,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,028.40 : 31,513.80 = 17,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,028.40/31,513.80 = 17,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,028.40x = 31,513.80 × 17,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,028.40x = 540,159,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,159,137.52/21,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.12

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