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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,997.40, 32,969.10 and 14,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,997.40, 32,969.10 and 14,977.40 is: 22,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,997.40 : 32,969.10 = 14,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,997.40/32,969.10 = 14,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,997.40x = 32,969.10 × 14,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,997.40x = 493,791,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,791,398.34/21,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,447.72

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