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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.40, 34,472.70 and 22,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.40, 34,472.70 and 22,166.40 is: 33,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.40 : 34,472.70 = 22,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.40/34,472.70 = 22,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.40x = 34,472.70 × 22,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.40x = 764,135,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,135,657.28/22,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,257.41

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