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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,580.84, 29,779.53 and 15,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,580.84, 29,779.53 and 15,918.67 is: 21,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,580.84 : 29,779.53 = 15,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,580.84/29,779.53 = 15,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,580.84x = 29,779.53 × 15,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,580.84x = 474,050,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,050,510.83/21,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.27

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