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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,362.69, 32,050.52 and 15,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,362.69, 32,050.52 and 15,134.75 is: 22,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,362.69 : 32,050.52 = 15,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,362.69/32,050.52 = 15,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,362.69x = 32,050.52 × 15,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,362.69x = 485,076,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,076,728.87/21,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.72

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