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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,155.64, 29,181.10 and 16,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,155.64, 29,181.10 and 16,672.44 is: 22,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,155.64 : 29,181.10 = 16,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,155.64/29,181.10 = 16,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,155.64x = 29,181.10 × 16,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,155.64x = 486,520,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,520,138.88/21,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.18

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