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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,115.08, 29,105.31 and 16,631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,115.08, 29,105.31 and 16,631.73 is: 22,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,115.08 : 29,105.31 = 16,631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,115.08/29,105.31 = 16,631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,115.08x = 29,105.31 × 16,631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,115.08x = 484,071,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,071,657.49/21,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,925.40

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