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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.12, 29,829.44 and 15,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.12, 29,829.44 and 15,954.96 is: 22,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.12 : 29,829.44 = 15,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.12/29,829.44 = 15,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.12x = 29,829.44 × 15,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.12x = 475,927,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,927,522.02/21,617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.23

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