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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.70, 30,795.97 and 14,780.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.70, 30,795.97 and 14,780.49 is: 20,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.70 : 30,795.97 = 14,780.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.70/30,795.97 = 14,780.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.70x = 30,795.97 × 14,780.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.70x = 455,179,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,179,526.63/22,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.32

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