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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.30, 29,200.82 and 16,674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.30, 29,200.82 and 16,674.13 is: 23,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.30 : 29,200.82 = 16,674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.30/29,200.82 = 16,674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.30x = 29,200.82 × 16,674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.30x = 486,898,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,898,112.41/21,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.64

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