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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,185.62, 29,225.03 and 16,141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,185.62, 29,225.03 and 16,141.09 is: 22,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,185.62 : 29,225.03 = 16,141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,185.62/29,225.03 = 16,141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,185.62x = 29,225.03 × 16,141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,185.62x = 471,723,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,723,637.08/21,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.22

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