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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.54, 35,462.34 and 22,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.54, 35,462.34 and 22,198.12 is: 33,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.54 : 35,462.34 = 22,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.54/35,462.34 = 22,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.54x = 35,462.34 × 22,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.54x = 787,197,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,197,278.80/23,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,297.21

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