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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.36, 32,146.92 and 22,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.36, 32,146.92 and 22,498.24 is: 31,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.36 : 32,146.92 = 22,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.36/32,146.92 = 22,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.36x = 32,146.92 × 22,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.36x = 723,249,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,249,121.42/23,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,042.92

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