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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.43, 31,974.17 and 15,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.43, 31,974.17 and 15,095.24 is: 22,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.43 : 31,974.17 = 15,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.43/31,974.17 = 15,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.43x = 31,974.17 × 15,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.43x = 482,657,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,657,607.03/21,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.48

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