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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.59, 30,784.75 and 14,776.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.59, 30,784.75 and 14,776.55 is: 20,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.59 : 30,784.75 = 14,776.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.59/30,784.75 = 14,776.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.59x = 30,784.75 × 14,776.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.59x = 454,892,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,892,397.61/22,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.12

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