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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,945.60, 32,918.40 and 14,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,945.60, 32,918.40 and 14,947.20 is: 22,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,945.60 : 32,918.40 = 14,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,945.60/32,918.40 = 14,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,945.60x = 32,918.40 × 14,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,945.60x = 492,037,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,037,908.48/21,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.80

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