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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.78, 30,808.78 and 14,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.78, 30,808.78 and 14,376.61 is: 19,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.78 : 30,808.78 = 14,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.78/30,808.78 = 14,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.78x = 30,808.78 × 14,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.78x = 442,925,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,925,814.64/22,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.66

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