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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,280.34, 31,872.98 and 15,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,280.34, 31,872.98 and 15,423.50 is: 23,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,280.34 : 31,872.98 = 15,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,280.34/31,872.98 = 15,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,280.34x = 31,872.98 × 15,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,280.34x = 491,592,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,592,907.03/21,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.80

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