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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,196.95, 29,235.63 and 15,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,196.95, 29,235.63 and 15,529.65 is: 21,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,196.95 : 29,235.63 = 15,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,196.95/29,235.63 = 15,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,196.95x = 29,235.63 × 15,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,196.95x = 454,019,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,019,101.43/21,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.08

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