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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.92, 29,837.76 and 15,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.92, 29,837.76 and 15,263.76 is: 21,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.92 : 29,837.76 = 15,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.92/29,837.76 = 15,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.92x = 29,837.76 × 15,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.92x = 455,436,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,436,407.58/21,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.80

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