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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.20, 30,795.28 and 14,779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.20, 30,795.28 and 14,779.99 is: 20,385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.20 : 30,795.28 = 14,779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.20/30,795.28 = 14,779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.20x = 30,795.28 × 14,779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.20x = 455,153,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,153,930.45/22,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.63

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