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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,987.40, 34,433.26 and 22,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,987.40, 34,433.26 and 22,194.32 is: 33,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.40 : 34,433.26 = 22,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.40/34,433.26 = 22,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.40x = 34,433.26 × 22,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.40x = 764,222,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,222,791.08/22,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,245.29

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