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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,039.66, 31,529.42 and 15,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,039.66, 31,529.42 and 15,449.14 is: 23,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,039.66 : 31,529.42 = 15,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,039.66/31,529.42 = 15,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,039.66x = 31,529.42 × 15,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,039.66x = 487,102,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,102,443.80/21,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.63

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