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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.77, 30,438.88 and 14,992.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.77, 30,438.88 and 14,992.89 is: 20,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.77 : 30,438.88 = 14,992.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.77/30,438.88 = 14,992.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.77x = 30,438.88 × 14,992.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.77x = 456,366,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,366,779.56/22,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.94

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