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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.27, 29,261.60 and 16,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.27, 29,261.60 and 16,932.92 is: 23,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.27 : 29,261.60 = 16,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.27/29,261.60 = 16,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.27x = 29,261.60 × 16,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.27x = 495,484,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,484,331.87/21,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,344.08

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