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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,112.54, 31,679.75 and 15,316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,112.54, 31,679.75 and 15,316.99 is: 22,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,112.54 : 31,679.75 = 15,316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,112.54/31,679.75 = 15,316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,112.54x = 31,679.75 × 15,316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,112.54x = 485,238,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,238,413.95/21,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.42

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