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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,021.51, 28,979.54 and 16,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,021.51, 28,979.54 and 16,537.47 is: 22,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,021.51 : 28,979.54 = 16,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,021.51/28,979.54 = 16,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,021.51x = 28,979.54 × 16,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,021.51x = 479,248,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,248,190.68/21,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,797.99

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