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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,370.96, 32,025.25 and 15,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,370.96, 32,025.25 and 15,127.58 is: 22,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,370.96 : 32,025.25 = 15,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,370.96/32,025.25 = 15,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,370.96x = 32,025.25 × 15,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,370.96x = 484,464,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,464,531.40/21,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.29

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