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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,962.76, 32,867.52 and 17,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,962.76, 32,867.52 and 17,967.84 is: 26,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,962.76 : 32,867.52 = 17,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,962.76/32,867.52 = 17,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,962.76x = 32,867.52 × 17,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,962.76x = 590,558,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,558,340.56/21,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.08

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