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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994, 36,173.70 and 22,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994, 36,173.70 and 22,302.72 is: 33,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994 : 36,173.70 = 22,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994/36,173.70 = 22,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994x = 36,173.70 × 22,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994x = 806,771,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,771,902.46/23,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.90

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