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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.16, 35,530.68 and 22,243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.16, 35,530.68 and 22,243.68 is: 33,365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.16 : 35,530.68 = 22,243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.16/35,530.68 = 22,243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.16x = 35,530.68 × 22,243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.16x = 790,333,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,333,076.10/23,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.46

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