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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.80, 35,113.20 and 22,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.80, 35,113.20 and 22,501.60 is: 33,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.80 : 35,113.20 = 22,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.80/35,113.20 = 22,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.80x = 35,113.20 × 22,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.80x = 790,103,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,103,181.12/23,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,752.40

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