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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.91, 35,151.62 and 22,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.91, 35,151.62 and 22,889.08 is: 34,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.91 : 35,151.62 = 22,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.91/35,151.62 = 22,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.91x = 35,151.62 × 22,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.91x = 804,588,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,588,242.31/23,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,357.82

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