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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,257.52, 29,375.84 and 15,943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,257.52, 29,375.84 and 15,943.11 is: 22,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,257.52 : 29,375.84 = 15,943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,257.52/29,375.84 = 15,943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,257.52x = 29,375.84 × 15,943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,257.52x = 468,342,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,342,298.56/21,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.84

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