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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,647.80, 29,855.11 and 15,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,647.80, 29,855.11 and 15,263.12 is: 21,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,647.80 : 29,855.11 = 15,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,647.80/29,855.11 = 15,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,647.80x = 29,855.11 × 15,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,647.80x = 455,682,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,682,126.54/21,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.81

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