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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.40, 29,809.44 and 15,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.40, 29,809.44 and 15,658.40 is: 21,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.40 : 29,809.44 = 15,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.40/29,809.44 = 15,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.40x = 29,809.44 × 15,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.40x = 466,768,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,768,135.30/21,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.26

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