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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,769.91, 32,623.34 and 15,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,769.91, 32,623.34 and 15,008.55 is: 22,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,769.91 : 32,623.34 = 15,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,769.91/32,623.34 = 15,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,769.91x = 32,623.34 × 15,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,769.91x = 489,629,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,629,189.42/21,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.10

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