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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,238.84, 31,868.97 and 15,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,238.84, 31,868.97 and 15,038.70 is: 22,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,238.84 : 31,868.97 = 15,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,238.84/31,868.97 = 15,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,238.84x = 31,868.97 × 15,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,238.84x = 479,267,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,267,703.24/21,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.62

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