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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,242.15, 29,322.12 and 15,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,242.15, 29,322.12 and 15,952.25 is: 22,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,242.15 : 29,322.12 = 15,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,242.15/29,322.12 = 15,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,242.15x = 29,322.12 × 15,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,242.15x = 467,753,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,753,788.77/21,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.08

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