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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.04, 30,752.16 and 14,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.04, 30,752.16 and 14,727.76 is: 20,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.04 : 30,752.16 = 14,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.04/30,752.16 = 14,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.04x = 30,752.16 × 14,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.04x = 452,910,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,910,431.96/22,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.17

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