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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,440.98, 29,573.78 and 15,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,440.98, 29,573.78 and 15,081.06 is: 20,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,440.98 : 29,573.78 = 15,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,440.98/29,573.78 = 15,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,440.98x = 29,573.78 × 15,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,440.98x = 446,003,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,003,950.61/21,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.47

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