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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.58, 31,981.95 and 15,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.58, 31,981.95 and 15,100.42 is: 22,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.58 : 31,981.95 = 15,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.58/31,981.95 = 15,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.58x = 31,981.95 × 15,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.58x = 482,940,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,940,797.46/21,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.28

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