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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.60, 34,737.44 and 22,543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.60, 34,737.44 and 22,543.50 is: 33,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.60 : 34,737.44 = 22,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.60/34,737.44 = 22,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.60x = 34,737.44 × 22,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.60x = 783,103,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,103,478.64/23,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,814.80

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