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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.96, 32,875.36 and 17,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.96, 32,875.36 and 17,973.04 is: 26,896.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.96 : 32,875.36 = 17,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.96/32,875.36 = 17,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.96x = 32,875.36 × 17,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.96x = 590,870,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,870,160.29/21,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.91

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