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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,806.20, 32,709.30 and 14,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,806.20, 32,709.30 and 14,807.80 is: 22,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,806.20 : 32,709.30 = 14,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,806.20/32,709.30 = 14,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,806.20x = 32,709.30 × 14,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,806.20x = 484,352,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,352,772.54/21,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.70

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