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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.21, 29,153.89 and 16,089.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.21, 29,153.89 and 16,089.10 is: 22,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.21 : 29,153.89 = 16,089.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.21/29,153.89 = 16,089.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.21x = 29,153.89 × 16,089.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.21x = 469,059,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,059,851.60/21,136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.24

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