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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,937.50, 30,278.61 and 15,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,937.50, 30,278.61 and 15,141.06 is: 20,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,937.50 : 30,278.61 = 15,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,937.50/30,278.61 = 15,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,937.50x = 30,278.61 × 15,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,937.50x = 458,450,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,450,250.73/21,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.02

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