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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,313.44, 29,438.88 and 15,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,313.44, 29,438.88 and 15,053.76 is: 20,792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,313.44 : 29,438.88 = 15,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,313.44/29,438.88 = 15,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,313.44x = 29,438.88 × 15,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,313.44x = 443,165,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,165,834.19/21,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.79

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