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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,577.47, 32,313.96 and 17,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,577.47, 32,313.96 and 17,852.28 is: 26,735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,577.47 : 32,313.96 = 17,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,577.47/32,313.96 = 17,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,577.47x = 32,313.96 × 17,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,577.47x = 576,877,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,877,861.83/21,577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.19

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