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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.89, 34,886.85 and 22,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.89, 34,886.85 and 22,548.72 is: 33,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.89 : 34,886.85 = 22,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.89/34,886.85 = 22,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.89x = 34,886.85 × 22,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.89x = 786,653,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,653,812.33/23,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,662.44

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