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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.69, 31,748.04 and 17,460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.69, 31,748.04 and 17,460.05 is: 26,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.69 : 31,748.04 = 17,460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.69/31,748.04 = 17,460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.69x = 31,748.04 × 17,460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.69x = 554,322,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,322,207.06/21,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.90

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