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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,349.80, 31,995.90 and 15,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,349.80, 31,995.90 and 15,186.60 is: 22,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,349.80 : 31,995.90 = 15,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,349.80/31,995.90 = 15,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,349.80x = 31,995.90 × 15,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,349.80x = 485,908,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,908,934.94/21,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.41

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