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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,827.83, 32,741.97 and 17,472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,827.83, 32,741.97 and 17,472.97 is: 26,209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,827.83 : 32,741.97 = 17,472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,827.83/32,741.97 = 17,472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,827.83x = 32,741.97 × 17,472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,827.83x = 572,099,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,099,349.07/21,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.63

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