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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,354.93, 31,987.76 and 17,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,354.93, 31,987.76 and 17,172.32 is: 25,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,354.93 : 31,987.76 = 17,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,354.93/31,987.76 = 17,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,354.93x = 31,987.76 × 17,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,354.93x = 549,303,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,303,805.00/21,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.58

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