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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.84, 29,079.72 and 16,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.84, 29,079.72 and 16,025.94 is: 22,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.84 : 29,079.72 = 16,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.84/29,079.72 = 16,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.84x = 29,079.72 × 16,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.84x = 466,029,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,029,847.94/21,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.34

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