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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,893.94, 30,181.95 and 15,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,893.94, 30,181.95 and 15,169.32 is: 20,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,893.94 : 30,181.95 = 15,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,893.94/30,181.95 = 15,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,893.94x = 30,181.95 × 15,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,893.94x = 457,839,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,839,657.77/21,893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.71

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