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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,408.08, 29,571.38 and 16,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,408.08, 29,571.38 and 16,433.76 is: 22,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,408.08 : 29,571.38 = 16,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,408.08/29,571.38 = 16,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,408.08x = 29,571.38 × 16,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,408.08x = 485,969,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,969,002.87/21,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,700.27

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