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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,218.68, 34,583.36 and 22,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,218.68, 34,583.36 and 22,732.68 is: 33,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,218.68 : 34,583.36 = 22,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,218.68/34,583.36 = 22,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,218.68x = 34,583.36 × 22,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,218.68x = 786,172,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,172,456.20/23,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,859.48

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