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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,259.62, 31,831.38 and 15,342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,259.62, 31,831.38 and 15,342.57 is: 22,971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,259.62 : 31,831.38 = 15,342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,259.62/31,831.38 = 15,342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,259.62x = 31,831.38 × 15,342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,259.62x = 488,375,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,375,175.85/21,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.96

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