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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,881.46, 32,821.95 and 14,844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,881.46, 32,821.95 and 14,844.05 is: 22,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,881.46 : 32,821.95 = 14,844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,881.46/32,821.95 = 14,844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,881.46x = 32,821.95 × 14,844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,881.46x = 487,210,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,210,502.79/21,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.90

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