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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,277.58, 29,366.57 and 16,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,277.58, 29,366.57 and 16,232.27 is: 22,403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,277.58 : 29,366.57 = 16,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,277.58/29,366.57 = 16,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,277.58x = 29,366.57 × 16,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,277.58x = 476,686,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,686,093.21/21,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.21

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