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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,522.26, 32,277.44 and 15,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,522.26, 32,277.44 and 15,263.84 is: 22,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,522.26 : 32,277.44 = 15,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,522.26/32,277.44 = 15,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,522.26x = 32,277.44 × 15,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,522.26x = 492,677,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,677,679.77/21,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.54

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