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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,535.02, 29,709.87 and 15,883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,535.02, 29,709.87 and 15,883.33 is: 21,912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,535.02 : 29,709.87 = 15,883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,535.02/29,709.87 = 15,883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,535.02x = 29,709.87 × 15,883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,535.02x = 471,891,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,891,669.47/21,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.76

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