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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,277.62, 29,349.81 and 15,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,277.62, 29,349.81 and 15,299.82 is: 21,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,277.62 : 29,349.81 = 15,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,277.62/29,349.81 = 15,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,277.62x = 29,349.81 × 15,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,277.62x = 449,046,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,046,810.03/21,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.18

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