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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,120.59, 29,105.57 and 16,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,120.59, 29,105.57 and 16,076.82 is: 22,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,120.59 : 29,105.57 = 16,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,120.59/29,105.57 = 16,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,120.59x = 29,105.57 × 16,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,120.59x = 467,924,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,924,783.98/21,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.92

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