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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.06, 29,178.62 and 15,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.06, 29,178.62 and 15,107.64 is: 20,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.06 : 29,178.62 = 15,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.06/29,178.62 = 15,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.06x = 29,178.62 × 15,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.06x = 440,820,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,820,086.66/21,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.37

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