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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,552.66, 29,723.72 and 15,088.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,552.66, 29,723.72 and 15,088.98 is: 20,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,552.66 : 29,723.72 = 15,088.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,552.66/29,723.72 = 15,088.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,552.66x = 29,723.72 × 15,088.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,552.66x = 448,500,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,500,616.61/21,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,809.52

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