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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,962.07, 32,866.56 and 17,967.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,962.07, 32,866.56 and 17,967.15 is: 26,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,962.07 : 32,866.56 = 17,967.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,962.07/32,866.56 = 17,967.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,962.07x = 32,866.56 × 17,967.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,962.07x = 590,518,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,518,413.50/21,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,888.10

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