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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,258.80, 30,711.96 and 14,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,258.80, 30,711.96 and 14,716.08 is: 20,304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,258.80 : 30,711.96 = 14,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,258.80/30,711.96 = 14,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,258.80x = 30,711.96 × 14,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,258.80x = 451,959,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,959,660.32/22,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.76

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