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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.87, 30,826.46 and 14,770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.87, 30,826.46 and 14,770.05 is: 20,383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.87 : 30,826.46 = 14,770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.87/30,826.46 = 14,770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.87x = 30,826.46 × 14,770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.87x = 455,308,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,308,281.67/22,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.71

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