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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,908.79, 32,864.54 and 14,885.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,908.79, 32,864.54 and 14,885.79 is: 22,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,908.79 : 32,864.54 = 14,885.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,908.79/32,864.54 = 14,885.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,908.79x = 32,864.54 × 14,885.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,908.79x = 489,214,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,214,566.46/21,908.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.60

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