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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.80, 32,157.13 and 22,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.80, 32,157.13 and 22,414.66 is: 30,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.80 : 32,157.13 = 22,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.80/32,157.13 = 22,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.80x = 32,157.13 × 22,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.80x = 720,791,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,791,135.53/23,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,963.41

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