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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.67, 34,847.42 and 11,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.67, 34,847.42 and 11,377.22 is: 17,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.67 : 34,847.42 = 11,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.67/34,847.42 = 11,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.67x = 34,847.42 × 11,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.67x = 396,466,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,466,532.65/23,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,071.66

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