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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,123.93, 29,119.97 and 16,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,123.93, 29,119.97 and 16,079.36 is: 22,165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,123.93 : 29,119.97 = 16,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,123.93/29,119.97 = 16,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,123.93x = 29,119.97 × 16,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,123.93x = 468,230,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,230,593.82/21,123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.88

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