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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,649.61, 32,484.73 and 14,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,649.61, 32,484.73 and 14,996.36 is: 22,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,649.61 : 32,484.73 = 14,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,649.61/32,484.73 = 14,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,649.61x = 32,484.73 × 14,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,649.61x = 487,152,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,152,705.58/21,649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.69

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