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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,401.37, 29,540.74 and 15,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,401.37, 29,540.74 and 15,029.50 is: 20,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,401.37 : 29,540.74 = 15,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,401.37/29,540.74 = 15,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,401.37x = 29,540.74 × 15,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,401.37x = 443,982,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,982,551.83/21,401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.52

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