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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.40, 33,225.20 and 23,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.40, 33,225.20 and 23,688.40 is: 33,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.40 : 33,225.20 = 23,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.40/33,225.20 = 23,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.40x = 33,225.20 × 23,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.40x = 787,051,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,051,827.68/23,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,225.20

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