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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618.92, 32,395.57 and 16,046.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,618.92, 32,395.57 and 16,046.17 is: 24,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,618.92 : 32,395.57 = 16,046.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,618.92/32,395.57 = 16,046.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,618.92x = 32,395.57 × 16,046.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,618.92x = 519,824,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,824,702.36/21,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.89

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