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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,752.98, 32,529.84 and 16,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,752.98, 32,529.84 and 16,210.18 is: 24,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,752.98 : 32,529.84 = 16,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,752.98/32,529.84 = 16,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,752.98x = 32,529.84 × 16,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,752.98x = 527,314,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,314,561.77/21,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.03

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