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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,628.55, 29,803.09 and 15,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,628.55, 29,803.09 and 15,954.30 is: 21,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,628.55 : 29,803.09 = 15,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,628.55/29,803.09 = 15,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,628.55x = 29,803.09 × 15,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,628.55x = 475,487,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,487,438.79/21,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.25

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