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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.30, 29,427.30 and 16,282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.30, 29,427.30 and 16,282.62 is: 22,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.30 : 29,427.30 = 16,282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.30/29,427.30 = 16,282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.30x = 29,427.30 × 16,282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.30x = 479,153,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,153,543.53/21,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.68

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