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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.80, 34,982.70 and 22,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.80, 34,982.70 and 22,414.60 is: 33,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.80 : 34,982.70 = 22,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.80/34,982.70 = 22,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.80x = 34,982.70 × 22,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.80x = 784,123,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,123,227.42/23,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,621.90

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