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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,464.63, 29,632.32 and 16,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,464.63, 29,632.32 and 16,673.84 is: 23,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,464.63 : 29,632.32 = 16,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,464.63/29,632.32 = 16,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,464.63x = 29,632.32 × 16,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,464.63x = 494,084,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,084,636.59/21,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.55

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