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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,139.89, 31,709.79 and 17,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,139.89, 31,709.79 and 17,186.46 is: 25,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,139.89 : 31,709.79 = 17,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,139.89/31,709.79 = 17,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,139.89x = 31,709.79 × 17,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,139.89x = 544,979,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,979,037.44/21,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.65

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