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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,154.64, 29,179.72 and 16,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,154.64, 29,179.72 and 16,671.44 is: 22,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,154.64 : 29,179.72 = 16,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,154.64/29,179.72 = 16,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,154.64x = 29,179.72 × 16,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,154.64x = 486,467,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,467,951.20/21,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.80

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