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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,328.05, 29,434.82 and 15,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,328.05, 29,434.82 and 15,941.15 is: 22,000.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,328.05 : 29,434.82 = 15,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,328.05/29,434.82 = 15,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,328.05x = 29,434.82 × 15,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,328.05x = 469,224,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,224,653.96/21,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.35

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