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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.96, 34,354.08 and 22,620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.96, 34,354.08 and 22,620.24 is: 33,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.96 : 34,354.08 = 22,620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.96/34,354.08 = 22,620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.96x = 34,354.08 × 22,620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.96x = 777,097,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,097,534.58/23,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.57

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