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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.35, 29,174.72 and 15,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.35, 29,174.72 and 15,190.14 is: 20,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.35 : 29,174.72 = 15,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.35/29,174.72 = 15,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.35x = 29,174.72 × 15,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.35x = 443,168,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,168,005.31/21,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.24

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