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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,048.40, 29,006.84 and 15,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,048.40, 29,006.84 and 15,069.68 is: 20,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,048.40 : 29,006.84 = 15,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,048.40/29,006.84 = 15,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,048.40x = 29,006.84 × 15,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,048.40x = 437,123,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,123,796.61/21,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.55

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