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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.63, 34,462.33 and 22,435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.63, 34,462.33 and 22,435.51 is: 33,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.63 : 34,462.33 = 22,435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.63/34,462.33 = 22,435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.63x = 34,462.33 × 22,435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.63x = 773,179,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,179,949.34/23,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,364.65

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