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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.24, 31,968.27 and 22,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.24, 31,968.27 and 22,405.66 is: 30,904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.24 : 31,968.27 = 22,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.24/31,968.27 = 22,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.24x = 31,968.27 × 22,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.24x = 716,270,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,270,288.31/23,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.04

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