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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.82, 29,441.08 and 15,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.82, 29,441.08 and 15,037.26 is: 20,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.82 : 29,441.08 = 15,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.82/29,441.08 = 15,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.82x = 29,441.08 × 15,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.82x = 442,713,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,713,174.64/21,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.76

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