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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,444.56, 29,609.18 and 15,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,444.56, 29,609.18 and 15,489.44 is: 21,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,444.56 : 29,609.18 = 15,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,444.56/29,609.18 = 15,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,444.56x = 29,609.18 × 15,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,444.56x = 458,629,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,629,617.06/21,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.76

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