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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.54, 32,686.70 and 22,929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.54, 32,686.70 and 22,929.45 is: 31,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.54 : 32,686.70 = 22,929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.54/32,686.70 = 22,929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.54x = 32,686.70 × 22,929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.54x = 749,487,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,487,938.67/23,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,398.03

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