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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,462.76, 32,203.02 and 11,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,462.76, 32,203.02 and 11,590.44 is: 17,390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,462.76 : 32,203.02 = 11,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,462.76/32,203.02 = 11,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,462.76x = 32,203.02 × 11,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,462.76x = 373,247,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,247,171.13/21,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.46

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