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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.80, 34,946.70 and 22,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.80, 34,946.70 and 22,376.20 is: 33,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.80 : 34,946.70 = 22,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.80/34,946.70 = 22,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.80x = 34,946.70 × 22,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.80x = 781,974,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,974,348.54/23,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,564.30

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