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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,165.76, 31,705.58 and 16,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,165.76, 31,705.58 and 16,983.12 is: 25,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,165.76 : 31,705.58 = 16,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,165.76/31,705.58 = 16,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,165.76x = 31,705.58 × 16,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,165.76x = 538,459,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,459,557.29/21,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,440.13

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