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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.59, 30,783.37 and 14,775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.59, 30,783.37 and 14,775.55 is: 20,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.59 : 30,783.37 = 14,775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.59/30,783.37 = 14,775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.59x = 30,783.37 × 14,775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.59x = 454,841,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,841,222.60/22,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.74

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