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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.04, 31,968.72 and 15,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.04, 31,968.72 and 15,464.16 is: 23,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.04 : 31,968.72 = 15,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.04/31,968.72 = 15,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.04x = 31,968.72 × 15,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.04x = 494,369,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,369,401.08/21,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,171.71

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