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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.56, 30,848.85 and 14,797.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.56, 30,848.85 and 14,797.17 is: 20,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.56 : 30,848.85 = 14,797.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.56/30,848.85 = 14,797.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.56x = 30,848.85 × 14,797.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.56x = 456,475,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,475,677.75/22,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.46

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