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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,719.59, 29,959.36 and 16,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,719.59, 29,959.36 and 16,676.12 is: 23,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,719.59 : 29,959.36 = 16,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,719.59/29,959.36 = 16,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,719.59x = 29,959.36 × 16,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,719.59x = 499,605,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,605,882.48/21,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.55

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