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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,099.87, 31,660.81 and 15,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,099.87, 31,660.81 and 15,304.32 is: 22,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,099.87 : 31,660.81 = 15,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,099.87/31,660.81 = 15,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,099.87x = 31,660.81 × 15,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,099.87x = 484,547,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,547,129.44/21,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,964.46

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