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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,022.71, 29,013.39 and 15,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,022.71, 29,013.39 and 15,708.30 is: 21,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,022.71 : 29,013.39 = 15,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,022.71/29,013.39 = 15,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,022.71x = 29,013.39 × 15,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,022.71x = 455,751,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,751,034.14/21,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.99

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