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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,697.53, 29,926.85 and 16,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,697.53, 29,926.85 and 16,604.52 is: 22,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,697.53 : 29,926.85 = 16,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,697.53/29,926.85 = 16,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,697.53x = 29,926.85 × 16,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,697.53x = 496,920,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,920,896.34/21,697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.19

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