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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.76, 34,461.01 and 22,434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.76, 34,461.01 and 22,434.65 is: 33,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.76 : 34,461.01 = 22,434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.76/34,461.01 = 22,434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.76x = 34,461.01 × 22,434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.76x = 773,120,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,120,698.00/23,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,363.34

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