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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,592.71, 29,810.84 and 15,618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,592.71, 29,810.84 and 15,618.15 is: 21,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,592.71 : 29,810.84 = 15,618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,592.71/29,810.84 = 15,618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,592.71x = 29,810.84 × 15,618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,592.71x = 465,590,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,590,092.66/21,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.37

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