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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.72, 34,521.11 and 22,745.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.72, 34,521.11 and 22,745.85 is: 33,924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.72 : 34,521.11 = 22,745.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.72/34,521.11 = 22,745.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.72x = 34,521.11 × 22,745.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.72x = 785,211,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,211,876.16/23,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,924.71

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