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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.60, 35,522.40 and 22,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.60, 35,522.40 and 22,385.60 is: 33,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.60 : 35,522.40 = 22,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.60/35,522.40 = 22,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.60x = 35,522.40 × 22,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.60x = 795,190,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,190,237.44/23,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,578.40

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