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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,707.36, 29,984.28 and 16,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,707.36, 29,984.28 and 16,053.68 is: 22,174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,707.36 : 29,984.28 = 16,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,707.36/29,984.28 = 16,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,707.36x = 29,984.28 × 16,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,707.36x = 481,358,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,358,036.15/21,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.88

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