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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,231.54, 31,882.95 and 15,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,231.54, 31,882.95 and 15,966.54 is: 23,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,231.54 : 31,882.95 = 15,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,231.54/31,882.95 = 15,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,231.54x = 31,882.95 × 15,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,231.54x = 509,060,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,060,396.49/21,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.61

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