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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,727.79, 29,987.39 and 15,697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,727.79, 29,987.39 and 15,697.55 is: 21,664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,727.79 : 29,987.39 = 15,697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,727.79/29,987.39 = 15,697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,727.79x = 29,987.39 × 15,697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,727.79x = 470,728,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,728,478.93/21,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.81

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