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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,331, 31,996.14 and 17,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,331, 31,996.14 and 17,598.52 is: 26,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,331 : 31,996.14 = 17,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,331/31,996.14 = 17,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,331x = 31,996.14 × 17,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,331x = 563,084,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,084,709.71/21,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.48

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