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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.60, 34,989.30 and 22,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.60, 34,989.30 and 22,840.20 is: 34,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.60 : 34,989.30 = 22,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.60/34,989.30 = 22,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.60x = 34,989.30 × 22,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.60x = 799,162,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,162,609.86/23,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,331.83

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