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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,269.53, 29,314.86 and 15,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,269.53, 29,314.86 and 15,592.21 is: 21,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,269.53 : 29,314.86 = 15,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,269.53/29,314.86 = 15,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,269.53x = 29,314.86 × 15,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,269.53x = 457,083,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,083,453.24/21,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.06

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