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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,624.64, 29,828.48 and 16,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,624.64, 29,828.48 and 16,580.64 is: 22,870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,624.64 : 29,828.48 = 16,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,624.64/29,828.48 = 16,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,624.64x = 29,828.48 × 16,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,624.64x = 494,575,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,575,288.63/21,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.91

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