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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,606.55, 32,377.02 and 16,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,606.55, 32,377.02 and 16,033.80 is: 24,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,606.55 : 32,377.02 = 16,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,606.55/32,377.02 = 16,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,606.55x = 32,377.02 × 16,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,606.55x = 519,126,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,126,542.44/21,606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.35

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