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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.81, 29,436.94 and 15,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.81, 29,436.94 and 15,034.25 is: 20,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.81 : 29,436.94 = 15,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.81/29,436.94 = 15,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.81x = 29,436.94 × 15,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.81x = 442,562,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,562,315.20/21,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.62

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