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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.98, 35,497.47 and 22,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.98, 35,497.47 and 22,221.56 is: 33,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.98 : 35,497.47 = 22,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.98/35,497.47 = 22,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.98x = 35,497.47 × 22,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.98x = 788,808,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,808,870.86/23,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.33

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