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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,326.76, 32,017.89 and 16,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,326.76, 32,017.89 and 16,399.86 is: 24,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,326.76 : 32,017.89 = 16,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,326.76/32,017.89 = 16,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,326.76x = 32,017.89 × 16,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,326.76x = 525,088,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,088,913.50/21,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.13

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