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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175, 34,464.36 and 22,436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175, 34,464.36 and 22,436.91 is: 33,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175 : 34,464.36 = 22,436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175/34,464.36 = 22,436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175x = 34,464.36 × 22,436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175x = 773,273,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,273,743.53/23,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,366.72

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