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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.65, 34,926.30 and 22,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.65, 34,926.30 and 22,540.80 is: 33,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.65 : 34,926.30 = 22,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.65/34,926.30 = 22,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.65x = 34,926.30 × 22,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.65x = 787,266,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,266,743.04/23,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,771.39

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