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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,967.80, 32,951.70 and 16,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,967.80, 32,951.70 and 16,092.60 is: 24,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,967.80 : 32,951.70 = 16,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,967.80/32,951.70 = 16,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,967.80x = 32,951.70 × 16,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,967.80x = 530,278,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,278,527.42/21,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,138.90

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