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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,560.22, 29,744.64 and 15,908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,560.22, 29,744.64 and 15,908.58 is: 21,947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,560.22 : 29,744.64 = 15,908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,560.22/29,744.64 = 15,908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,560.22x = 29,744.64 × 15,908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,560.22x = 473,194,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,194,985.01/21,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.60

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