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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,821.70, 32,732.55 and 14,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,821.70, 32,732.55 and 14,909.70 is: 22,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,821.70 : 32,732.55 = 14,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,821.70/32,732.55 = 14,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,821.70x = 32,732.55 × 14,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,821.70x = 488,032,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,032,500.74/21,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.55

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