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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.96, 29,887.84 and 15,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.96, 29,887.84 and 15,597.99 is: 21,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.96 : 29,887.84 = 15,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.96/29,887.84 = 15,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.96x = 29,887.84 × 15,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.96x = 466,190,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,190,343.16/21,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.98

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