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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.16, 32,115.92 and 22,636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.16, 32,115.92 and 22,636.92 is: 31,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.16 : 32,115.92 = 22,636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.16/32,115.92 = 22,636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.16x = 32,115.92 × 22,636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.16x = 727,005,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,005,511.77/23,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,241.96

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