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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.57, 35,436.89 and 22,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.57, 35,436.89 and 22,181.15 is: 33,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.57 : 35,436.89 = 22,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.57/35,436.89 = 22,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.57x = 35,436.89 × 22,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.57x = 786,030,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,030,684.53/23,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.75

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