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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.41, 29,801.52 and 15,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.41, 29,801.52 and 15,953.16 is: 21,982.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.41 : 29,801.52 = 15,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.41/29,801.52 = 15,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.41x = 29,801.52 × 15,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.41x = 475,428,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,428,444.74/21,627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.69

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