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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.24, 30,832.50 and 14,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.24, 30,832.50 and 14,774.43 is: 20,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.24 : 30,832.50 = 14,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.24/30,832.50 = 14,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.24x = 30,832.50 × 14,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.24x = 455,532,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,532,612.98/22,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.76

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