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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,488.66, 32,282.40 and 15,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,488.66, 32,282.40 and 15,263.81 is: 22,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,488.66 : 32,282.40 = 15,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,488.66/32,282.40 = 15,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,488.66x = 32,282.40 × 15,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,488.66x = 492,752,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,752,419.94/21,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.81

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