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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.52, 35,462.32 and 22,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.52, 35,462.32 and 22,198.10 is: 33,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.52 : 35,462.32 = 22,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.52/35,462.32 = 22,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.52x = 35,462.32 × 22,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.52x = 787,196,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,196,125.59/23,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,297.19

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