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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,144.76, 31,737.84 and 17,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,144.76, 31,737.84 and 17,657.08 is: 26,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,144.76 : 31,737.84 = 17,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,144.76/31,737.84 = 17,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,144.76x = 31,737.84 × 17,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,144.76x = 560,397,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,397,579.91/21,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.91

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