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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.32, 31,953.76 and 15,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.32, 31,953.76 and 15,477 is: 23,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.32 : 31,953.76 = 15,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.32/31,953.76 = 15,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.32x = 31,953.76 × 15,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.32x = 494,548,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,548,343.52/21,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.97

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