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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.16, 35,523.18 and 22,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.16, 35,523.18 and 22,238.68 is: 33,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.16 : 35,523.18 = 22,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.16/35,523.18 = 22,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.16x = 35,523.18 × 22,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.16x = 789,988,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,988,632.60/23,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,357.96

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