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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,239.15, 29,317.98 and 15,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,239.15, 29,317.98 and 15,949.25 is: 22,015.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,239.15 : 29,317.98 = 15,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,239.15/29,317.98 = 15,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,239.15x = 29,317.98 × 15,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,239.15x = 467,599,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,599,792.52/21,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.94

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