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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.89, 34,870.46 and 22,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.89, 34,870.46 and 22,537.72 is: 33,646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.89 : 34,870.46 = 22,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.89/34,870.46 = 22,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.89x = 34,870.46 × 22,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.89x = 785,900,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,900,663.75/23,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,646.05

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