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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.85, 34,868.93 and 22,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.85, 34,868.93 and 22,536.72 is: 33,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.85 : 34,868.93 = 22,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.85/34,868.93 = 22,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.85x = 34,868.93 × 22,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.85x = 785,831,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,831,199.43/23,356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,644.58

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