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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,991.80, 32,987.70 and 17,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,991.80, 32,987.70 and 17,326.20 is: 25,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,991.80 : 32,987.70 = 17,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,991.80/32,987.70 = 17,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,991.80x = 32,987.70 × 17,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,991.80x = 571,551,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,551,487.74/21,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.30

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