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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,346.60, 32,017.98 and 15,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,346.60, 32,017.98 and 15,133.24 is: 22,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,346.60 : 32,017.98 = 15,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,346.60/32,017.98 = 15,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,346.60x = 32,017.98 × 15,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,346.60x = 484,535,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,535,775.66/21,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.50

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