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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,363.44, 31,982.06 and 15,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,363.44, 31,982.06 and 15,779.70 is: 23,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,363.44 : 31,982.06 = 15,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,363.44/31,982.06 = 15,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,363.44x = 31,982.06 × 15,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,363.44x = 504,667,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,667,312.18/21,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.94

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