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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,721.94, 34,088.55 and 22,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,721.94, 34,088.55 and 22,345.23 is: 33,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,721.94 : 34,088.55 = 22,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,721.94/34,088.55 = 22,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,721.94x = 34,088.55 × 22,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,721.94x = 761,716,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,716,490.12/22,721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,523.39

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