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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,787.84, 34,132.56 and 22,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,787.84, 34,132.56 and 22,230.16 is: 33,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,787.84 : 34,132.56 = 22,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,787.84/34,132.56 = 22,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,787.84x = 34,132.56 × 22,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,787.84x = 758,771,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,771,988.20/22,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,297.23

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