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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,956.76, 33,056.69 and 15,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,956.76, 33,056.69 and 15,076.44 is: 22,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,956.76 : 33,056.69 = 15,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,956.76/33,056.69 = 15,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,956.76x = 33,056.69 × 15,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,956.76x = 498,377,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,377,128.00/21,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.12

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