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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,480.84, 29,629.92 and 15,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,480.84, 29,629.92 and 15,521.26 is: 21,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,480.84 : 29,629.92 = 15,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,480.84/29,629.92 = 15,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,480.84x = 29,629.92 × 15,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,480.84x = 459,893,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,893,692.10/21,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.48

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