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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,445.95, 32,133.35 and 15,174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,445.95, 32,133.35 and 15,174.87 is: 22,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,445.95 : 32,133.35 = 15,174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,445.95/32,133.35 = 15,174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,445.95x = 32,133.35 × 15,174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,445.95x = 487,619,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,619,408.91/21,445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.13

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