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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153.99, 29,161.29 and 16,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153.99, 29,161.29 and 16,668.81 is: 22,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153.99 : 29,161.29 = 16,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153.99/29,161.29 = 16,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153.99x = 29,161.29 × 16,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153.99x = 486,084,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,084,002.36/21,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.36

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