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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,283.88, 29,375.25 and 16,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,283.88, 29,375.25 and 16,238.56 is: 22,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,283.88 : 29,375.25 = 16,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,283.88/29,375.25 = 16,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,283.88x = 29,375.25 × 16,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,283.88x = 477,011,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,011,678.45/21,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.88

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