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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.95, 30,794.94 and 14,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.95, 30,794.94 and 14,779.74 is: 20,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.95 : 30,794.94 = 14,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.95/30,794.94 = 14,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.95x = 30,794.94 × 14,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.95x = 455,141,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,141,206.52/22,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.29

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