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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,598.49, 29,815.92 and 15,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,598.49, 29,815.92 and 15,230.27 is: 21,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,598.49 : 29,815.92 = 15,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,598.49/29,815.92 = 15,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,598.49x = 29,815.92 × 15,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,598.49x = 454,104,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,104,586.44/21,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.83

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