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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,968.58, 30,285.06 and 15,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,968.58, 30,285.06 and 15,670.02 is: 21,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,968.58 : 30,285.06 = 15,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,968.58/30,285.06 = 15,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,968.58x = 30,285.06 × 15,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,968.58x = 474,567,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,567,495.90/21,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.10

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