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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,578.40, 35,367.60 and 22,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,578.40, 35,367.60 and 22,023.20 is: 33,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,578.40 : 35,367.60 = 22,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,578.40/35,367.60 = 22,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,578.40x = 35,367.60 × 22,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,578.40x = 778,907,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,907,728.32/23,578.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,034.80

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