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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.60, 34,738.94 and 22,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.60, 34,738.94 and 22,544.50 is: 33,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.60 : 34,738.94 = 22,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.60/34,738.94 = 22,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.60x = 34,738.94 × 22,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.60x = 783,172,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,172,032.83/23,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,816.30

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