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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.36, 31,558.41 and 15,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.36, 31,558.41 and 15,483.96 is: 23,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.36 : 31,558.41 = 15,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.36/31,558.41 = 15,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.36x = 31,558.41 × 15,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.36x = 488,649,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,649,158.10/21,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.05

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