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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.44, 32,164.93 and 22,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.44, 32,164.93 and 22,540.26 is: 31,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.44 : 32,164.93 = 22,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.44/32,164.93 = 22,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.44x = 32,164.93 × 22,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.44x = 725,005,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,005,885.08/23,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,124.90

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