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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.60, 34,413.60 and 22,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.60, 34,413.60 and 22,337.60 is: 33,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.60 : 34,413.60 = 22,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.60/34,413.60 = 22,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.60x = 34,413.60 × 22,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.60x = 768,717,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,717,231.36/22,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,443.43

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