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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,600.61, 32,397.03 and 15,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,600.61, 32,397.03 and 15,335.16 is: 22,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,600.61 : 32,397.03 = 15,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,600.61/32,397.03 = 15,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,600.61x = 32,397.03 × 15,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,600.61x = 496,813,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,813,623.23/21,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.98

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