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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,706.59, 29,922.44 and 16,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,706.59, 29,922.44 and 16,982.67 is: 23,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,706.59 : 29,922.44 = 16,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,706.59/29,922.44 = 16,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,706.59x = 29,922.44 × 16,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,706.59x = 508,162,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,162,839.20/21,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.53

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