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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,308.82, 29,369.43 and 15,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,308.82, 29,369.43 and 15,994.41 is: 22,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,308.82 : 29,369.43 = 15,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,308.82/29,369.43 = 15,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,308.82x = 29,369.43 × 15,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,308.82x = 469,746,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,746,704.89/21,308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.71

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