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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.34, 31,865.49 and 15,418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.34, 31,865.49 and 15,418.50 is: 23,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.34 : 31,865.49 = 15,418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.34/31,865.49 = 15,418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.34x = 31,865.49 × 15,418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.34x = 491,318,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,318,057.57/21,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.31

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