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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,358.69, 31,974.95 and 15,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,358.69, 31,974.95 and 15,774.95 is: 23,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,358.69 : 31,974.95 = 15,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,358.69/31,974.95 = 15,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,358.69x = 31,974.95 × 15,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,358.69x = 504,403,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,403,158.63/21,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.83

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