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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,340.62, 29,436.75 and 15,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,340.62, 29,436.75 and 15,362.82 is: 21,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,340.62 : 29,436.75 = 15,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,340.62/29,436.75 = 15,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,340.62x = 29,436.75 × 15,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,340.62x = 452,231,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,231,491.64/21,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.11

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