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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.47, 34,483.65 and 22,278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.47, 34,483.65 and 22,278.35 is: 33,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.47 : 34,483.65 = 22,278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.47/34,483.65 = 22,278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.47x = 34,483.65 × 22,278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.47x = 768,238,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,238,651.56/23,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,259.29

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