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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.82, 30,423.62 and 14,507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.82, 30,423.62 and 14,507.75 is: 20,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.82 : 30,423.62 = 14,507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.82/30,423.62 = 14,507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.82x = 30,423.62 × 14,507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.82x = 441,378,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378,273.06/22,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.31

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