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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,673.80, 32,479.95 and 15,014.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,673.80, 32,479.95 and 15,014.39 is: 22,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,673.80 : 32,479.95 = 15,014.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,673.80/32,479.95 = 15,014.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,673.80x = 32,479.95 × 15,014.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,673.80x = 487,666,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,666,636.48/21,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.28

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