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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,237.16, 29,310.24 and 15,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,237.16, 29,310.24 and 15,288.52 is: 21,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,237.16 : 29,310.24 = 15,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,237.16/29,310.24 = 15,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,237.16x = 29,310.24 × 15,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,237.16x = 448,110,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,110,190.44/21,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.29

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