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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.24, 31,777.74 and 22,549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.24, 31,777.74 and 22,549.23 is: 30,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.24 : 31,777.74 = 22,549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.24/31,777.74 = 22,549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.24x = 31,777.74 × 22,549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.24x = 716,563,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,563,568.14/23,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.71

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