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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.85, 35,448.57 and 22,972.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.85, 35,448.57 and 22,972.11 is: 34,399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.85 : 35,448.57 = 22,972.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.85/35,448.57 = 22,972.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.85x = 35,448.57 × 22,972.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.85x = 814,328,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,328,449.38/23,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.26

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