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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,439.62, 29,555.52 and 15,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,439.62, 29,555.52 and 15,046.26 is: 20,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,439.62 : 29,555.52 = 15,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,439.62/29,555.52 = 15,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,439.62x = 29,555.52 × 15,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,439.62x = 444,700,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,700,038.36/21,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.97

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