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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,329.05, 29,436.20 and 15,942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,329.05, 29,436.20 and 15,942.15 is: 22,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,329.05 : 29,436.20 = 15,942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,329.05/29,436.20 = 15,942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,329.05x = 29,436.20 × 15,942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,329.05x = 469,276,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,276,315.83/21,329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.74

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