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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,172.40, 31,764.40 and 17,213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,172.40, 31,764.40 and 17,213.81 is: 25,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,172.40 : 31,764.40 = 17,213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,172.40/31,764.40 = 17,213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,172.40x = 31,764.40 × 17,213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,172.40x = 546,786,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,786,144.51/21,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.43

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