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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.93, 33,140.45 and 22,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.93, 33,140.45 and 22,830.66 is: 31,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.93 : 33,140.45 = 22,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.93/33,140.45 = 22,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.93x = 33,140.45 × 22,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.93x = 756,618,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,618,346.20/23,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,548.20

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