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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,281.58, 29,372.09 and 16,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,281.58, 29,372.09 and 16,236.27 is: 22,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,281.58 : 29,372.09 = 16,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,281.58/29,372.09 = 16,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,281.58x = 29,372.09 × 16,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,281.58x = 476,893,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,893,102.52/21,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.73

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