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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.61, 35,386.14 and 22,213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.61, 35,386.14 and 22,213.77 is: 33,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.61 : 35,386.14 = 22,213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.61/35,386.14 = 22,213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.61x = 35,386.14 × 22,213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.61x = 786,059,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,059,575.15/23,618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.36

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