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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,840.80, 32,761.20 and 17,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,840.80, 32,761.20 and 17,175.20 is: 25,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,840.80 : 32,761.20 = 17,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,840.80/32,761.20 = 17,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,840.80x = 32,761.20 × 17,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,840.80x = 562,680,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,680,162.24/21,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.80

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