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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,512.86, 29,679.45 and 15,861.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,512.86, 29,679.45 and 15,861.05 is: 21,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,512.86 : 29,679.45 = 15,861.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,512.86/29,679.45 = 15,861.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,512.86x = 29,679.45 × 15,861.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,512.86x = 470,747,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,747,143.84/21,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.13

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