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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,941.76, 33,034.08 and 15,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,941.76, 33,034.08 and 15,061.44 is: 22,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,941.76 : 33,034.08 = 15,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,941.76/33,034.08 = 15,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,941.76x = 33,034.08 × 15,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,941.76x = 497,540,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,540,813.88/21,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.52

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