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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,666.50, 29,901.98 and 15,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,666.50, 29,901.98 and 15,621.72 is: 21,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,666.50 : 29,901.98 = 15,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,666.50/29,901.98 = 15,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,666.50x = 29,901.98 × 15,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,666.50x = 467,120,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,120,359.01/21,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.57

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