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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.29, 29,837.91 and 15,961.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.29, 29,837.91 and 15,961.03 is: 22,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.29 : 29,837.91 = 15,961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.29/29,837.91 = 15,961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.29x = 29,837.91 × 15,961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.29x = 476,243,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,243,776.65/21,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.58

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