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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.72, 34,533.18 and 22,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.72, 34,533.18 and 22,947.21 is: 34,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.72 : 34,533.18 = 22,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.72/34,533.18 = 22,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.72x = 34,533.18 × 22,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.72x = 792,440,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,440,133.43/23,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,219.26

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