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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.40, 32,985.60 and 14,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.40, 32,985.60 and 14,988.40 is: 22,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.40 : 32,985.60 = 14,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.40/32,985.60 = 14,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.40x = 32,985.60 × 14,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.40x = 494,401,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,401,367.04/22,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.21

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