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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.60, 31,913.40 and 16,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.60, 31,913.40 and 16,869.20 is: 25,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.60 : 31,913.40 = 16,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.60/31,913.40 = 16,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.60x = 31,913.40 × 16,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.60x = 538,353,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,353,527.28/21,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.80

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