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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,262.17, 31,893.25 and 15,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,262.17, 31,893.25 and 15,096.62 is: 22,644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,262.17 : 31,893.25 = 15,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,262.17/31,893.25 = 15,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,262.17x = 31,893.25 × 15,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,262.17x = 481,480,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,480,275.82/21,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.93

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