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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,998.61, 32,997.96 and 15,454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,998.61, 32,997.96 and 15,454.02 is: 23,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,998.61 : 32,997.96 = 15,454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,998.61/32,997.96 = 15,454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,998.61x = 32,997.96 × 15,454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,998.61x = 509,951,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,951,133.80/21,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.06

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