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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,477.59, 29,625.44 and 15,518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,477.59, 29,625.44 and 15,518.01 is: 21,405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,477.59 : 29,625.44 = 15,518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,477.59/29,625.44 = 15,518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,477.59x = 29,625.44 × 15,518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,477.59x = 459,727,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,727,796.58/21,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.00

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