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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,344.12, 29,441.58 and 15,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,344.12, 29,441.58 and 15,366.32 is: 21,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,344.12 : 29,441.58 = 15,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,344.12/29,441.58 = 15,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,344.12x = 29,441.58 × 15,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,344.12x = 452,408,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,408,739.59/21,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.94

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