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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.80, 35,331.82 and 22,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.80, 35,331.82 and 22,157.76 is: 33,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.80 : 35,331.82 = 22,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.80/35,331.82 = 22,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.80x = 35,331.82 × 22,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.80x = 782,873,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,873,987.92/23,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.75

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