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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,050.97, 29,037.73 and 15,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,050.97, 29,037.73 and 15,378.79 is: 21,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,050.97 : 29,037.73 = 15,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,050.97/29,037.73 = 15,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,050.97x = 29,037.73 × 15,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,050.97x = 446,565,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,565,151.75/21,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.52

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