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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.60, 35,336.21 and 22,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.60, 35,336.21 and 22,278.92 is: 33,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.60 : 35,336.21 = 22,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.60/35,336.21 = 22,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.60x = 35,336.21 × 22,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.60x = 787,252,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,252,595.69/23,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.24

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