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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,357.16, 32,007.88 and 15,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,357.16, 32,007.88 and 15,453.94 is: 23,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,357.16 : 32,007.88 = 15,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,357.16/32,007.88 = 15,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,357.16x = 32,007.88 × 15,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,357.16x = 494,647,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,647,857.05/21,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.75

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