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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.40, 30,752.58 and 14,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.40, 30,752.58 and 14,327.80 is: 19,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.40 : 30,752.58 = 14,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.40/30,752.58 = 14,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.40x = 30,752.58 × 14,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.40x = 440,616,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,616,815.72/22,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.77

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