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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,381.84, 32,046.75 and 15,143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,381.84, 32,046.75 and 15,143.67 is: 22,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,381.84 : 32,046.75 = 15,143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,381.84/32,046.75 = 15,143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,381.84x = 32,046.75 × 15,143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,381.84x = 485,305,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,305,406.57/21,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.08

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