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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.52, 34,466.60 and 22,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.52, 34,466.60 and 22,438.40 is: 33,368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.52 : 34,466.60 = 22,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.52/34,466.60 = 22,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.52x = 34,466.60 × 22,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.52x = 773,375,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,375,072.92/23,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,368.91

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