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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.68, 35,422.62 and 22,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.68, 35,422.62 and 22,927.12 is: 34,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.68 : 35,422.62 = 22,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.68/35,422.62 = 22,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.68x = 35,422.62 × 22,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.68x = 812,138,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,138,659.45/23,636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,359.25

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