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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.98, 30,052.14 and 16,653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.98, 30,052.14 and 16,653.87 is: 22,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.98 : 30,052.14 = 16,653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.98/30,052.14 = 16,653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.98x = 30,052.14 × 16,653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.98x = 500,484,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,484,432.78/21,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.77

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