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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.80, 32,946.90 and 14,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.80, 32,946.90 and 14,620.60 is: 21,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.80 : 32,946.90 = 14,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.80/32,946.90 = 14,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.80x = 32,946.90 × 14,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.80x = 481,703,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,703,446.14/22,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.85

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