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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,924.44, 32,909.92 and 17,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,924.44, 32,909.92 and 17,814.06 is: 26,739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,924.44 : 32,909.92 = 17,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,924.44/32,909.92 = 17,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,924.44x = 32,909.92 × 17,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,924.44x = 586,259,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,259,289.48/21,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,739.99

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