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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,819.60, 32,729.40 and 15,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,819.60, 32,729.40 and 15,987.60 is: 23,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,819.60 : 32,729.40 = 15,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,819.60/32,729.40 = 15,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,819.60x = 32,729.40 × 15,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,819.60x = 523,264,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,264,555.44/21,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.40

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