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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.26, 34,463.25 and 22,436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.26, 34,463.25 and 22,436.15 is: 33,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.26 : 34,463.25 = 22,436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.26/34,463.25 = 22,436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.26x = 34,463.25 × 22,436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.26x = 773,222,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,222,474.17/23,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.58

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