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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.35, 35,438.82 and 22,965.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.35, 35,438.82 and 22,965.61 is: 34,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.35 : 35,438.82 = 22,965.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.35/35,438.82 = 22,965.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.35x = 35,438.82 × 22,965.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.35x = 813,874,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,874,118.98/23,666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,389.51

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