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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,382.98, 32,079.70 and 15,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,382.98, 32,079.70 and 15,070.18 is: 22,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,382.98 : 32,079.70 = 15,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,382.98/32,079.70 = 15,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,382.98x = 32,079.70 × 15,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,382.98x = 483,446,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,446,853.35/21,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.96

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