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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,326.88, 32,001.52 and 15,126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,326.88, 32,001.52 and 15,126.86 is: 22,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,326.88 : 32,001.52 = 15,126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,326.88/32,001.52 = 15,126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,326.88x = 32,001.52 × 15,126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,326.88x = 484,082,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,082,512.83/21,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.23

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