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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,238.88, 29,266.43 and 16,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,238.88, 29,266.43 and 16,429.60 is: 22,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,238.88 : 29,266.43 = 16,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,238.88/29,266.43 = 16,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,238.88x = 29,266.43 × 16,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,238.88x = 480,835,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,835,692.76/21,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.41

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