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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,908.92, 30,231.90 and 15,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,908.92, 30,231.90 and 15,947.32 is: 22,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,908.92 : 30,231.90 = 15,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,908.92/30,231.90 = 15,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,908.92x = 30,231.90 × 15,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,908.92x = 482,117,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,117,783.51/21,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.55

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