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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,144.06, 29,148.66 and 15,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,144.06, 29,148.66 and 15,173.82 is: 20,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,144.06 : 29,148.66 = 15,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,144.06/29,148.66 = 15,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,144.06x = 29,148.66 × 15,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,144.06x = 442,296,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,296,520.08/21,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.24

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