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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,119.85, 29,111.89 and 16,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,119.85, 29,111.89 and 16,636.50 is: 22,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,119.85 : 29,111.89 = 16,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,119.85/29,111.89 = 16,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,119.85x = 29,111.89 × 16,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,119.85x = 484,319,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,319,957.99/21,119.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,931.98

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