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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.69, 31,948.16 and 15,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.69, 31,948.16 and 15,716.25 is: 23,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.69 : 31,948.16 = 15,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.69/31,948.16 = 15,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.69x = 31,948.16 × 15,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.69x = 502,105,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,105,191.02/21,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.72

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