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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,903.32, 30,218.46 and 15,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,903.32, 30,218.46 and 15,194.90 is: 20,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,903.32 : 30,218.46 = 15,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,903.32/30,218.46 = 15,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,903.32x = 30,218.46 × 15,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,903.32x = 459,166,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,166,477.85/21,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.33

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