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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.10, 31,680.99 and 15,940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.10, 31,680.99 and 15,940.26 is: 23,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.10 : 31,680.99 = 15,940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.10/31,680.99 = 15,940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.10x = 31,680.99 × 15,940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.10x = 505,003,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,003,217.66/21,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.40

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