Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,589.28, 35,379.90 and 22,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,589.28, 35,379.90 and 22,288 is: 33,428.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,589.28 : 35,379.90 = 22,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,589.28/35,379.90 = 22,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,589.28x = 35,379.90 × 22,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,589.28x = 788,547,211.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,547,211.20/23,589.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,428.20
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