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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.48, 32,430.82 and 22,786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.48, 32,430.82 and 22,786.16 is: 31,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.48 : 32,430.82 = 22,786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.48/32,430.82 = 22,786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.48x = 32,430.82 × 22,786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.48x = 738,973,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,973,853.45/23,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,216.58

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