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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.78, 34,859.28 and 23,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.78, 34,859.28 and 23,166.18 is: 34,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.78 : 34,859.28 = 23,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.78/34,859.28 = 23,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.78x = 34,859.28 × 23,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.78x = 807,556,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,556,355.15/23,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,545.23

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