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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,668.18, 32,512.59 and 15,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,668.18, 32,512.59 and 15,014.94 is: 22,529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,668.18 : 32,512.59 = 15,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,668.18/32,512.59 = 15,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,668.18x = 32,512.59 × 15,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,668.18x = 488,174,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,174,588.09/21,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.57

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