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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,452.04, 29,586.27 and 15,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,452.04, 29,586.27 and 15,099.66 is: 20,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,452.04 : 29,586.27 = 15,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,452.04/29,586.27 = 15,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,452.04x = 29,586.27 × 15,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,452.04x = 446,742,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,742,617.67/21,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.18

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