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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.60, 32,960.40 and 14,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,973.60, 32,960.40 and 14,975.20 is: 22,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,973.60 : 32,960.40 = 14,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,973.60/32,960.40 = 14,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,973.60x = 32,960.40 × 14,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,973.60x = 493,588,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,588,582.08/21,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.80

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