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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,299.68, 30,774.98 and 14,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,299.68, 30,774.98 and 14,732.73 is: 20,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,299.68 : 30,774.98 = 14,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,299.68/30,774.98 = 14,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,299.68x = 30,774.98 × 14,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,299.68x = 453,399,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,399,397.43/22,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.11

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