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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.84, 32,011.65 and 22,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.84, 32,011.65 and 22,087.50 is: 30,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.84 : 32,011.65 = 22,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.84/32,011.65 = 22,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.84x = 32,011.65 × 22,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.84x = 707,057,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,057,319.38/23,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,540.01

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