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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,259.28, 29,378.26 and 15,944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,259.28, 29,378.26 and 15,944.87 is: 22,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,259.28 : 29,378.26 = 15,944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,259.28/29,378.26 = 15,944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,259.28x = 29,378.26 × 15,944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,259.28x = 468,432,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,432,536.53/21,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.26

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