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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.56, 35,436.89 and 22,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.56, 35,436.89 and 22,181.14 is: 33,271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.56 : 35,436.89 = 22,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.56/35,436.89 = 22,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.56x = 35,436.89 × 22,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.56x = 786,030,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,030,618.25/23,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.76

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