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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,215.51, 29,284.26 and 15,264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,215.51, 29,284.26 and 15,264.47 is: 21,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,215.51 : 29,284.26 = 15,264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,215.51/29,284.26 = 15,264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,215.51x = 29,284.26 × 15,264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,215.51x = 447,008,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,008,561.82/21,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.90

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