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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.58, 32,068.34 and 16,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.58, 32,068.34 and 16,443.66 is: 24,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.58 : 32,068.34 = 16,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.58/32,068.34 = 16,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.58x = 32,068.34 × 16,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.58x = 527,320,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,320,879.72/21,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.99

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