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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,788.47, 34,133.49 and 22,230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,788.47, 34,133.49 and 22,230.78 is: 33,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,788.47 : 34,133.49 = 22,230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,788.47/34,133.49 = 22,230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,788.47x = 34,133.49 × 22,230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,788.47x = 758,814,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,814,234.82/22,788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,298.17

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