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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.33, 34,744.46 and 22,637.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.33, 34,744.46 and 22,637.75 is: 33,802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.33 : 34,744.46 = 22,637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.33/34,744.46 = 22,637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.33x = 34,744.46 × 22,637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.33x = 786,536,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,536,112.45/23,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,802.86

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