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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,809.40, 32,714.10 and 15,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,809.40, 32,714.10 and 15,905.40 is: 23,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,809.40 : 32,714.10 = 15,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,809.40/32,714.10 = 15,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,809.40x = 32,714.10 × 15,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,809.40x = 520,330,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,330,846.14/21,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.10

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