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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.79, 32,423.98 and 17,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.79, 32,423.98 and 17,252.92 is: 25,889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.79 : 32,423.98 = 17,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.79/32,423.98 = 17,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.79x = 32,423.98 × 17,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.79x = 559,408,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,408,526.75/21,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.21

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