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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.58, 30,882.21 and 14,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.58, 30,882.21 and 14,317.74 is: 19,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.58 : 30,882.21 = 14,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.58/30,882.21 = 14,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.58x = 30,882.21 × 14,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.58x = 442,163,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,163,453.41/22,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.10

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