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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,337.12, 29,431.92 and 15,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,337.12, 29,431.92 and 15,359.32 is: 21,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,337.12 : 29,431.92 = 15,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,337.12/29,431.92 = 15,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,337.12x = 29,431.92 × 15,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,337.12x = 452,054,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,054,277.49/21,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.28

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