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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,177.27, 29,262.69 and 15,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,177.27, 29,262.69 and 15,198.44 is: 21,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,177.27 : 29,262.69 = 15,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,177.27/29,262.69 = 15,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,177.27x = 29,262.69 × 15,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,177.27x = 444,747,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,747,091.89/21,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.15

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