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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.05, 32,367.35 and 17,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.05, 32,367.35 and 17,172.20 is: 25,723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.05 : 32,367.35 = 17,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.05/32,367.35 = 17,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.05x = 32,367.35 × 17,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.05x = 555,818,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,818,634.93/21,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.94

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