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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,359.46, 29,477.68 and 15,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,359.46, 29,477.68 and 15,720.02 is: 21,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,359.46 : 29,477.68 = 15,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,359.46/29,477.68 = 15,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,359.46x = 29,477.68 × 15,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,359.46x = 463,389,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,389,719.15/21,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.82

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