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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.76, 30,812.51 and 14,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.76, 30,812.51 and 14,759.94 is: 20,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.76 : 30,812.51 = 14,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.76/30,812.51 = 14,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.76x = 30,812.51 × 14,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.76x = 454,790,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,790,798.85/22,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.76

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