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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.60, 35,056.80 and 22,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.60, 35,056.80 and 22,885.20 is: 34,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.60 : 35,056.80 = 22,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.60/35,056.80 = 22,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.60x = 35,056.80 × 22,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.60x = 802,281,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,281,879.36/23,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.33

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