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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,471.78, 35,156.07 and 22,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,471.78, 35,156.07 and 22,177.82 is: 33,217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,471.78 : 35,156.07 = 22,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,471.78/35,156.07 = 22,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,471.78x = 35,156.07 × 22,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,471.78x = 779,684,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,684,992.37/23,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.97

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