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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691.60, 35,537.40 and 23,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691.60, 35,537.40 and 23,302.80 is: 34,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691.60 : 35,537.40 = 23,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691.60/35,537.40 = 23,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691.60x = 35,537.40 × 23,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691.60x = 828,120,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,120,924.72/23,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,954.20

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