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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.48, 29,241.18 and 16,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.48, 29,241.18 and 16,161.72 is: 22,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.48 : 29,241.18 = 16,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.48/29,241.18 = 16,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.48x = 29,241.18 × 16,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.48x = 472,587,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,587,763.63/21,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.71

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