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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.60, 34,397.10 and 22,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.60, 34,397.10 and 22,326.60 is: 33,426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.60 : 34,397.10 = 22,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.60/34,397.10 = 22,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.60x = 34,397.10 × 22,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.60x = 767,970,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,970,292.86/22,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,426.93

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