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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,200.76, 29,284.61 and 16,134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,200.76, 29,284.61 and 16,134.21 is: 22,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,200.76 : 29,284.61 = 16,134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,200.76/29,284.61 = 16,134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,200.76x = 29,284.61 × 16,134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,200.76x = 472,483,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,483,966.84/21,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.18

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