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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.74, 31,536.03 and 15,520.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.74, 31,536.03 and 15,520.90 is: 23,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.74 : 31,536.03 = 15,520.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.74/31,536.03 = 15,520.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.74x = 31,536.03 × 15,520.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.74x = 489,467,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,467,568.03/21,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,230.83

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