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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,881.71, 32,822.33 and 14,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,881.71, 32,822.33 and 14,844.29 is: 22,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,881.71 : 32,822.33 = 14,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,881.71/32,822.33 = 14,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,881.71x = 32,822.33 × 14,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,881.71x = 487,224,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,224,192.83/21,881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.28

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