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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,960.24, 32,921.89 and 17,789.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,960.24, 32,921.89 and 17,789.91 is: 26,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,960.24 : 32,921.89 = 17,789.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,960.24/32,921.89 = 17,789.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,960.24x = 32,921.89 × 17,789.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,960.24x = 585,677,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,677,460.13/21,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.90

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