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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.96, 29,459.76 and 16,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.96, 29,459.76 and 16,356.32 is: 22,587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.96 : 29,459.76 = 16,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.96/29,459.76 = 16,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.96x = 29,459.76 × 16,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.96x = 481,853,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,853,261.68/21,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.27

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