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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,173.78, 31,768.86 and 15,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,173.78, 31,768.86 and 15,673.52 is: 23,516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,173.78 : 31,768.86 = 15,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,173.78/31,768.86 = 15,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,173.78x = 31,768.86 × 15,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,173.78x = 497,929,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,929,862.59/21,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,516.34

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