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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.08, 29,058.80 and 15,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.08, 29,058.80 and 15,107.52 is: 20,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.08 : 29,058.80 = 15,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.08/29,058.80 = 15,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.08x = 29,058.80 × 15,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.08x = 439,006,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,006,402.18/21,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.73

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