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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,480.55, 32,244.39 and 17,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,480.55, 32,244.39 and 17,066.58 is: 25,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,480.55 : 32,244.39 = 17,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,480.55/32,244.39 = 17,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,480.55x = 32,244.39 × 17,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,480.55x = 550,301,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,301,461.49/21,480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.59

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