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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.46, 32,445.70 and 14,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.46, 32,445.70 and 14,994.72 is: 22,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.46 : 32,445.70 = 14,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.46/32,445.70 = 14,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.46x = 32,445.70 × 14,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.46x = 486,514,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,514,225.70/21,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.68

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