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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.49, 32,006.57 and 17,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.49, 32,006.57 and 17,377.22 is: 26,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.49 : 32,006.57 = 17,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.49/32,006.57 = 17,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.49x = 32,006.57 × 17,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.49x = 556,184,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,184,961.42/21,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.53

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