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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.62, 29,464.05 and 15,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.62, 29,464.05 and 15,388.66 is: 21,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.62 : 29,464.05 = 15,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.62/29,464.05 = 15,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.62x = 29,464.05 × 15,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.62x = 453,412,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,412,247.67/21,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,245.45

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