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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,919.60, 32,879.40 and 17,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,919.60, 32,879.40 and 17,004.40 is: 25,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,919.60 : 32,879.40 = 17,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,919.60/32,879.40 = 17,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,919.60x = 32,879.40 × 17,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,919.60x = 559,094,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,094,469.36/21,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.60

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