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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.40, 35,352.60 and 22,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.40, 35,352.60 and 22,013.20 is: 33,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.40 : 35,352.60 = 22,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.40/35,352.60 = 22,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.40x = 35,352.60 × 22,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.40x = 778,223,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,223,854.32/23,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.80

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