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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.47, 30,832.15 and 14,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.47, 30,832.15 and 14,687.20 is: 20,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.47 : 30,832.15 = 14,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.47/30,832.15 = 14,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.47x = 30,832.15 × 14,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.47x = 452,837,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,837,953.48/22,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.44

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