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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.89, 34,882.38 and 22,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.89, 34,882.38 and 22,545.72 is: 33,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.89 : 34,882.38 = 22,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.89/34,882.38 = 22,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.89x = 34,882.38 × 22,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.89x = 786,448,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,448,372.41/23,365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,657.97

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