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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.76, 30,852.56 and 14,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.76, 30,852.56 and 14,788.96 is: 20,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.76 : 30,852.56 = 14,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.76/30,852.56 = 14,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.76x = 30,852.56 × 14,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.76x = 456,277,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,277,275.74/22,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.83

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