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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,778.40, 32,660.46 and 13,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,778.40, 32,660.46 and 13,445.90 is: 20,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,778.40 : 32,660.46 = 13,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,778.40/32,660.46 = 13,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,778.40x = 32,660.46 × 13,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,778.40x = 439,149,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,149,279.11/21,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.44

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