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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,107.24, 31,671.88 and 15,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,107.24, 31,671.88 and 15,311.70 is: 22,975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,107.24 : 31,671.88 = 15,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,107.24/31,671.88 = 15,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,107.24x = 31,671.88 × 15,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,107.24x = 484,950,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,950,325.00/21,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.54

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