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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,343.58, 30,835.62 and 14,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,343.58, 30,835.62 and 14,776.74 is: 20,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,343.58 : 30,835.62 = 14,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,343.58/30,835.62 = 14,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,343.58x = 30,835.62 × 14,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,343.58x = 455,649,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,649,939.48/22,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.88

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