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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.79, 32,450.52 and 22,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.79, 32,450.52 and 22,733.38 is: 31,376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.79 : 32,450.52 = 22,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.79/32,450.52 = 22,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.79x = 32,450.52 × 22,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.79x = 737,710,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,710,002.36/23,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,376.17

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