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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.89, 29,419.26 and 15,649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.89, 29,419.26 and 15,649.77 is: 21,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.89 : 29,419.26 = 15,649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.89/29,419.26 = 15,649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.89x = 29,419.26 × 15,649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.89x = 460,404,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,404,652.57/21,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.02

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