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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.51, 29,397.90 and 15,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.51, 29,397.90 and 15,959.10 is: 22,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.51 : 29,397.90 = 15,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.51/29,397.90 = 15,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.51x = 29,397.90 × 15,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.51x = 469,164,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,164,025.89/21,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.91

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