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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,298.26, 32,019.48 and 17,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,298.26, 32,019.48 and 17,167.26 is: 25,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,298.26 : 32,019.48 = 17,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,298.26/32,019.48 = 17,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,298.26x = 32,019.48 × 17,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,298.26x = 549,686,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,686,738.22/21,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.00

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