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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,741.21, 29,992.78 and 15,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,741.21, 29,992.78 and 15,036.23 is: 20,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,741.21 : 29,992.78 = 15,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,741.21/29,992.78 = 15,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,741.21x = 29,992.78 × 15,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,741.21x = 450,978,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,978,432.20/21,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.02

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