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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,215.97, 31,791.15 and 15,642.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,215.97, 31,791.15 and 15,642.77 is: 23,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,215.97 : 31,791.15 = 15,642.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,215.97/31,791.15 = 15,642.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,215.97x = 31,791.15 × 15,642.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,215.97x = 497,301,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,301,488.53/21,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.96

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