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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,280.62, 29,353.95 and 15,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,280.62, 29,353.95 and 15,302.82 is: 21,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,280.62 : 29,353.95 = 15,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,280.62/29,353.95 = 15,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,280.62x = 29,353.95 × 15,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,280.62x = 449,198,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,198,213.14/21,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.32

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