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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,172.13, 31,881.98 and 15,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,172.13, 31,881.98 and 15,664.24 is: 23,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,172.13 : 31,881.98 = 15,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,172.13/31,881.98 = 15,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,172.13x = 31,881.98 × 15,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,172.13x = 499,406,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,406,842.02/21,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.93

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