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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,225.21, 63,346.84 and 15,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,225.21, 63,346.84 and 15,571.27 is: 23,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,225.21 : 63,346.84 = 15,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,225.21/63,346.84 = 15,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,225.21x = 63,346.84 × 15,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,225.21x = 986,390,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,390,749.29/42,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,360.23

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