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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,977.40, 32,966.10 and 13,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,977.40, 32,966.10 and 13,666.80 is: 20,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,977.40 : 32,966.10 = 13,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,977.40/32,966.10 = 13,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,977.40x = 32,966.10 × 13,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,977.40x = 450,541,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,541,095.48/21,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.20

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