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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.51, 35,447.31 and 22,188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.51, 35,447.31 and 22,188.09 is: 33,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.51 : 35,447.31 = 22,188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.51/35,447.31 = 22,188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.51x = 35,447.31 × 22,188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.51x = 786,508,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,508,104.54/23,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,282.18

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