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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.56, 35,442.88 and 22,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.56, 35,442.88 and 22,185.14 is: 33,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.56 : 35,442.88 = 22,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.56/35,442.88 = 22,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.56x = 35,442.88 × 22,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.56x = 786,305,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,305,254.80/23,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.75

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