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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.72, 35,568.90 and 22,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.72, 35,568.90 and 22,695 is: 34,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.72 : 35,568.90 = 22,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.72/35,568.90 = 22,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.72x = 35,568.90 × 22,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.72x = 807,236,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,236,185.50/23,685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,081.13

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