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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.80, 34,985.70 and 22,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.80, 34,985.70 and 22,416.60 is: 33,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.80 : 34,985.70 = 22,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.80/34,985.70 = 22,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.80x = 34,985.70 × 22,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.80x = 784,260,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,260,442.62/23,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,624.90

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