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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,487.64, 35,229.03 and 22,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,487.64, 35,229.03 and 22,117.12 is: 33,173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,487.64 : 35,229.03 = 22,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,487.64/35,229.03 = 22,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,487.64x = 35,229.03 × 22,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,487.64x = 779,164,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,164,512.98/23,487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.39

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