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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,423.31, 32,079.60 and 14,780.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,423.31, 32,079.60 and 14,780.29 is: 22,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,423.31 : 32,079.60 = 14,780.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,423.31/32,079.60 = 14,780.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,423.31x = 32,079.60 × 14,780.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,423.31x = 474,145,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,145,791.08/21,423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.24

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