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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,265.35, 29,386.67 and 15,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,265.35, 29,386.67 and 15,950.94 is: 22,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,265.35 : 29,386.67 = 15,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,265.35/29,386.67 = 15,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,265.35x = 29,386.67 × 15,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,265.35x = 468,744,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,744,930.22/21,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.66

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