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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.05, 29,200.47 and 16,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.05, 29,200.47 and 16,673.88 is: 23,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.05 : 29,200.47 = 16,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.05/29,200.47 = 16,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.05x = 29,200.47 × 16,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.05x = 486,885,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,885,132.72/21,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.30

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