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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,304.46, 29,453.30 and 15,990.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,304.46, 29,453.30 and 15,990.05 is: 22,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,304.46 : 29,453.30 = 15,990.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,304.46/29,453.30 = 15,990.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,304.46x = 29,453.30 × 15,990.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,304.46x = 470,959,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,959,739.67/21,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.16

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