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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.56, 35,176.80 and 22,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.56, 35,176.80 and 22,617.60 is: 33,708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.56 : 35,176.80 = 22,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.56/35,176.80 = 22,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.56x = 35,176.80 × 22,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.56x = 795,614,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,614,791.68/23,602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.83

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