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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,377.56, 32,072.82 and 15,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,377.56, 32,072.82 and 15,149.62 is: 22,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,377.56 : 32,072.82 = 15,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,377.56/32,072.82 = 15,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,377.56x = 32,072.82 × 15,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,377.56x = 485,891,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,891,035.33/21,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.02

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