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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.36, 32,444.91 and 14,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.36, 32,444.91 and 14,901.30 is: 22,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.36 : 32,444.91 = 14,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.36/32,444.91 = 14,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.36x = 32,444.91 × 14,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.36x = 483,471,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,471,337.38/21,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.62

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