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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625, 29,842.50 and 15,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625, 29,842.50 and 15,004.84 is: 20,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625 : 29,842.50 = 15,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625/29,842.50 = 15,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625x = 29,842.50 × 15,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625x = 447,781,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,781,937.70/21,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.68

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