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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.73, 30,779.40 and 14,641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.73, 30,779.40 and 14,641.16 is: 20,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.73 : 30,779.40 = 14,641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.73/30,779.40 = 14,641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.73x = 30,779.40 × 14,641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.73x = 450,645,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,645,966.21/22,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.73

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