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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.08, 31,751.58 and 15,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.08, 31,751.58 and 15,953 is: 23,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.08 : 31,751.58 = 15,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.08/31,751.58 = 15,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.08x = 31,751.58 × 15,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.08x = 506,532,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,532,955.74/21,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.15

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