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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,157.14, 31,673.39 and 15,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,157.14, 31,673.39 and 15,635.14 is: 23,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,157.14 : 31,673.39 = 15,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,157.14/31,673.39 = 15,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,157.14x = 31,673.39 × 15,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,157.14x = 495,217,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,217,886.92/21,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.66

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