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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.63, 34,644.22 and 23,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.63, 34,644.22 and 23,133.23 is: 34,438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.63 : 34,644.22 = 23,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.63/34,644.22 = 23,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.63x = 34,644.22 × 23,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.63x = 801,432,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,432,738.21/23,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.19

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