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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.72, 35,564.40 and 22,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.72, 35,564.40 and 22,692 is: 34,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.72 : 35,564.40 = 22,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.72/35,564.40 = 22,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.72x = 35,564.40 × 22,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.72x = 807,027,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,027,364.80/23,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,076.63

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