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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,297.26, 32,017.98 and 17,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,297.26, 32,017.98 and 17,166.26 is: 25,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,297.26 : 32,017.98 = 17,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,297.26/32,017.98 = 17,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,297.26x = 32,017.98 × 17,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,297.26x = 549,628,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,628,969.35/21,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.50

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