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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,328.46, 30,811.59 and 14,789.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,328.46, 30,811.59 and 14,789.79 is: 20,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,328.46 : 30,811.59 = 14,789.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,328.46/30,811.59 = 14,789.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,328.46x = 30,811.59 × 14,789.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,328.46x = 455,696,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,696,945.67/22,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.79

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