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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.64, 31,666.65 and 15,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.64, 31,666.65 and 15,630.62 is: 23,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.64 : 31,666.65 = 15,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.64/31,666.65 = 15,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.64x = 31,666.65 × 15,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.64x = 494,969,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,969,334.00/21,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.88

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