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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.80, 34,772.70 and 22,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.80, 34,772.70 and 22,274.60 is: 33,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.80 : 34,772.70 = 22,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.80/34,772.70 = 22,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.80x = 34,772.70 × 22,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.80x = 774,547,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,547,983.42/23,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,411.90

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