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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.68, 35,427.12 and 22,930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.68, 35,427.12 and 22,930.16 is: 34,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.68 : 35,427.12 = 22,930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.68/35,427.12 = 22,930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.68x = 35,427.12 × 22,930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.68x = 812,349,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,349,529.94/23,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.81

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