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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,373.52, 29,505.83 and 15,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,373.52, 29,505.83 and 15,013.62 is: 20,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,373.52 : 29,505.83 = 15,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,373.52/29,505.83 = 15,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,373.52x = 29,505.83 × 15,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,373.52x = 442,989,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,989,244.34/21,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.08

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