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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,376.20, 32,006.70 and 16,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,376.20, 32,006.70 and 16,768.20 is: 25,107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,376.20 : 32,006.70 = 16,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,376.20/32,006.70 = 16,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,376.20x = 32,006.70 × 16,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,376.20x = 536,694,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,694,746.94/21,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,107.12

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