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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.05, 32,688.75 and 22,930.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.05, 32,688.75 and 22,930.95 is: 31,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.05 : 32,688.75 = 22,930.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.05/32,688.75 = 22,930.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.05x = 32,688.75 × 22,930.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.05x = 749,584,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,584,091.81/23,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,400.07

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