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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.79, 30,889.77 and 14,816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.79, 30,889.77 and 14,816.16 is: 20,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.79 : 30,889.77 = 14,816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.79/30,889.77 = 14,816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.79x = 30,889.77 × 14,816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.79x = 457,667,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,667,774.68/22,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.31

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