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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.31, 30,783.23 and 14,775.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.31, 30,783.23 and 14,775.15 is: 20,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.31 : 30,783.23 = 14,775.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.31/30,783.23 = 14,775.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.31x = 30,783.23 × 14,775.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.31x = 454,826,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,826,766.86/22,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.35

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