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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.76, 34,459.52 and 22,433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.76, 34,459.52 and 22,433.65 is: 33,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.76 : 34,459.52 = 22,433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.76/34,459.52 = 22,433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.76x = 34,459.52 × 22,433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.76x = 773,052,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,052,810.85/23,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,361.85

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