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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,990.84, 32,977.14 and 15,324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,990.84, 32,977.14 and 15,324.54 is: 22,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,990.84 : 32,977.14 = 15,324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,990.84/32,977.14 = 15,324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,990.84x = 32,977.14 × 15,324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,990.84x = 505,359,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,359,501.02/21,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.45

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