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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.60, 35,442.90 and 22,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.60, 35,442.90 and 22,170.60 is: 33,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.60 : 35,442.90 = 22,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.60/35,442.90 = 22,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.60x = 35,442.90 × 22,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.60x = 785,790,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,790,358.74/23,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,255.90

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