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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,802.72, 32,609.28 and 22,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,802.72, 32,609.28 and 22,916.40 is: 31,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,802.72 : 32,609.28 = 22,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,802.72/32,609.28 = 22,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,802.72x = 32,609.28 × 22,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,802.72x = 747,287,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,287,304.19/23,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,395.04

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