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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,650.98, 32,486.79 and 14,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,650.98, 32,486.79 and 14,997.73 is: 22,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,650.98 : 32,486.79 = 14,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,650.98/32,486.79 = 14,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,650.98x = 32,486.79 × 14,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,650.98x = 487,228,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,228,104.99/21,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.74

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