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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.83, 32,056.71 and 15,138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.83, 32,056.71 and 15,138.89 is: 22,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.83 : 32,056.71 = 15,138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.83/32,056.71 = 15,138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.83x = 32,056.71 × 15,138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.83x = 485,302,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,302,846.17/21,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.91

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