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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.12, 32,393.94 and 16,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.12, 32,393.94 and 16,677.64 is: 24,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.12 : 32,393.94 = 16,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.12/32,393.94 = 16,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.12x = 32,393.94 × 16,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.12x = 540,254,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,254,469.50/21,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.73

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