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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,326.91, 29,366.60 and 16,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,326.91, 29,366.60 and 16,836.27 is: 23,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,326.91 : 29,366.60 = 16,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,326.91/29,366.60 = 16,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,326.91x = 29,366.60 × 16,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,326.91x = 494,423,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,423,922.40/21,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.10

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