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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.41, 21,862.47 and 15,052.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.41, 21,862.47 and 15,052.83 is: 20,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.41 : 21,862.47 = 15,052.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.41/21,862.47 = 15,052.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.41x = 21,862.47 × 15,052.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.41x = 329,092,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,092,044.29/15,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.42

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