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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.60, 35,334.72 and 22,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.60, 35,334.72 and 22,277.92 is: 33,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.60 : 35,334.72 = 22,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.60/35,334.72 = 22,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.60x = 35,334.72 × 22,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.60x = 787,184,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,184,065.38/23,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,293.75

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