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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,328.02, 29,434.74 and 15,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,328.02, 29,434.74 and 15,941.10 is: 22,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,328.02 : 29,434.74 = 15,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,328.02/29,434.74 = 15,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,328.02x = 29,434.74 × 15,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,328.02x = 469,222,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,222,133.81/21,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.27

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