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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,748.95, 32,554.17 and 17,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,748.95, 32,554.17 and 17,316.63 is: 25,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,748.95 : 32,554.17 = 17,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,748.95/32,554.17 = 17,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,748.95x = 32,554.17 × 17,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,748.95x = 563,728,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,728,516.85/21,748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.80

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