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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,451.23, 29,569.88 and 15,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,451.23, 29,569.88 and 15,059.89 is: 20,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,451.23 : 29,569.88 = 15,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,451.23/29,569.88 = 15,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,451.23x = 29,569.88 × 15,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,451.23x = 445,319,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,319,009.71/21,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.61

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