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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.12, 35,512.64 and 22,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.12, 35,512.64 and 22,231.68 is: 33,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.12 : 35,512.64 = 22,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.12/35,512.64 = 22,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.12x = 35,512.64 × 22,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.12x = 789,505,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,505,648.44/23,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.48

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