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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.80, 34,870.20 and 22,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.80, 34,870.20 and 22,339.60 is: 33,509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.80 : 34,870.20 = 22,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.80/34,870.20 = 22,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.80x = 34,870.20 × 22,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.80x = 778,986,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,986,319.92/23,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,509.40

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