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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,125.36, 29,168.52 and 16,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,125.36, 29,168.52 and 16,098.32 is: 22,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,125.36 : 29,168.52 = 16,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,125.36/29,168.52 = 16,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,125.36x = 29,168.52 × 16,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,125.36x = 469,564,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,564,168.89/21,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,227.51

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