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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.96, 32,950.76 and 17,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.96, 32,950.76 and 17,562.12 is: 26,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.96 : 32,950.76 = 17,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.96/32,950.76 = 17,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.96x = 32,950.76 × 17,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.96x = 578,685,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,685,113.40/21,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.50

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