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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.52, 30,813.54 and 14,760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.52, 30,813.54 and 14,760.71 is: 20,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.52 : 30,813.54 = 14,760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.52/30,813.54 = 14,760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.52x = 30,813.54 × 14,760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.52x = 454,829,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,829,728.01/22,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.81

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