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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,256.97, 31,839.89 and 17,289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,256.97, 31,839.89 and 17,289.38 is: 25,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,256.97 : 31,839.89 = 17,289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,256.97/31,839.89 = 17,289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,256.97x = 31,839.89 × 17,289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,256.97x = 550,491,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,491,950.52/21,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.02

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