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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.69, 32,165.28 and 22,540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.69, 32,165.28 and 22,540.51 is: 31,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.69 : 32,165.28 = 22,540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.69/32,165.28 = 22,540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.69x = 32,165.28 × 22,540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.69x = 725,021,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,021,702.79/23,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,125.24

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