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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.63, 35,340.30 and 22,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.63, 35,340.30 and 22,261.38 is: 33,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.63 : 35,340.30 = 22,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.63/35,340.30 = 22,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.63x = 35,340.30 × 22,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.63x = 786,723,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,723,847.61/23,562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,388.63

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