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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.63, 34,463.82 and 22,436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.63, 34,463.82 and 22,436.51 is: 33,366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.63 : 34,463.82 = 22,436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.63/34,463.82 = 22,436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.63x = 34,463.82 × 22,436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.63x = 773,247,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,247,669.75/23,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,366.14

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