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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.04, 34,958.64 and 22,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.04, 34,958.64 and 22,596.72 is: 33,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.04 : 34,958.64 = 22,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.04/34,958.64 = 22,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.04x = 34,958.64 × 22,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.04x = 789,950,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,950,599.66/23,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,734.01

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