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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.89, 34,868.97 and 22,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.89, 34,868.97 and 22,536.72 is: 33,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.89 : 34,868.97 = 22,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.89/34,868.97 = 22,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.89x = 34,868.97 × 22,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.89x = 785,832,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,832,213.58/23,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,644.56

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