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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.92, 32,015.82 and 17,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.92, 32,015.82 and 17,473.16 is: 26,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.92 : 32,015.82 = 17,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.92/32,015.82 = 17,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.92x = 32,015.82 × 17,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.92x = 559,417,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,417,545.39/21,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,181.48

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