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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,377.56, 32,212.27 and 17,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,377.56, 32,212.27 and 17,567.32 is: 26,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,377.56 : 32,212.27 = 17,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,377.56/32,212.27 = 17,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,377.56x = 32,212.27 × 17,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,377.56x = 565,883,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,883,255.02/21,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.90

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