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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,773.88, 32,660.82 and 17,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,773.88, 32,660.82 and 17,419.02 is: 26,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,773.88 : 32,660.82 = 17,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,773.88/32,660.82 = 17,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,773.88x = 32,660.82 × 17,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,773.88x = 568,919,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,919,476.80/21,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.53

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