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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,741.65, 32,623.41 and 16,206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,741.65, 32,623.41 and 16,206.11 is: 24,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,741.65 : 32,623.41 = 16,206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,741.65/32,623.41 = 16,206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,741.65x = 32,623.41 × 16,206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,741.65x = 528,698,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,698,407.92/21,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.31

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