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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.20, 34,649.28 and 22,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.20, 34,649.28 and 22,003.84 is: 32,903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.20 : 34,649.28 = 22,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.20/34,649.28 = 22,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.20x = 34,649.28 × 22,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.20x = 762,417,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,417,213.24/23,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,903.66

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