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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.32, 34,769.10 and 22,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.32, 34,769.10 and 22,211.72 is: 33,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.32 : 34,769.10 = 22,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.32/34,769.10 = 22,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.32x = 34,769.10 × 22,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.32x = 772,281,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,281,513.85/23,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,357.99

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