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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,407.04, 29,548.44 and 15,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,407.04, 29,548.44 and 15,030.72 is: 20,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,407.04 : 29,548.44 = 15,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,407.04/29,548.44 = 15,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,407.04x = 29,548.44 × 15,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,407.04x = 444,134,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,134,328.08/21,407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.12

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