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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,652.01, 32,475.90 and 14,676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,652.01, 32,475.90 and 14,676.84 is: 22,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,652.01 : 32,475.90 = 14,676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,652.01/32,475.90 = 14,676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,652.01x = 32,475.90 × 14,676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,652.01x = 476,643,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,643,588.16/21,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.83

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