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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.12, 35,509.64 and 22,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.12, 35,509.64 and 22,229.68 is: 33,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.12 : 35,509.64 = 22,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.12/35,509.64 = 22,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.12x = 35,509.64 × 22,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.12x = 789,367,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,367,934.12/23,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,344.48

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