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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.77, 34,466.97 and 22,438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.77, 34,466.97 and 22,438.65 is: 33,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.77 : 34,466.97 = 22,438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.77/34,466.97 = 22,438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.77x = 34,466.97 × 22,438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.77x = 773,392,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,392,276.39/23,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,369.29

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