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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.50, 34,457.67 and 22,432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.50, 34,457.67 and 22,432.38 is: 33,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.50 : 34,457.67 = 22,432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.50/34,457.67 = 22,432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.50x = 34,457.67 × 22,432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.50x = 772,967,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,967,547.35/23,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.99

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