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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,942.76, 33,035.59 and 15,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,942.76, 33,035.59 and 15,062.44 is: 22,677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,942.76 : 33,035.59 = 15,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,942.76/33,035.59 = 15,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,942.76x = 33,035.59 × 15,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,942.76x = 497,596,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,596,592.24/21,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.03

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