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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,550.92, 29,754.91 and 15,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,550.92, 29,754.91 and 15,886.32 is: 21,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,550.92 : 29,754.91 = 15,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,550.92/29,754.91 = 15,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,550.92x = 29,754.91 × 15,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,550.92x = 472,696,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,696,021.83/21,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.91

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