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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,566.91, 32,156.88 and 21,173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,566.91, 32,156.88 and 21,173.25 is: 31,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,566.91 : 32,156.88 = 21,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,566.91/32,156.88 = 21,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,566.91x = 32,156.88 × 21,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,566.91x = 680,865,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,865,659.46/21,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,569.92

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