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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.80, 35,437.20 and 22,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.80, 35,437.20 and 22,472.80 is: 33,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.80 : 35,437.20 = 22,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.80/35,437.20 = 22,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.80x = 35,437.20 × 22,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.80x = 796,373,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,373,108.16/23,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,709.20

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