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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,990.72, 30,348.18 and 15,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,990.72, 30,348.18 and 15,624.12 is: 21,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,990.72 : 30,348.18 = 15,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,990.72/30,348.18 = 15,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,990.72x = 30,348.18 × 15,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,990.72x = 474,163,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,163,606.10/21,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.99

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