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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,702.18, 29,966.01 and 16,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,702.18, 29,966.01 and 16,658.42 is: 23,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,702.18 : 29,966.01 = 16,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,702.18/29,966.01 = 16,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,702.18x = 29,966.01 × 16,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,702.18x = 499,186,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,186,168.01/21,702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.66

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