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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.84, 30,726.54 and 14,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.84, 30,726.54 and 14,315.74 is: 19,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.84 : 30,726.54 = 14,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.84/30,726.54 = 14,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.84x = 30,726.54 × 14,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.84x = 439,873,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,873,080.92/22,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.88

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