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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.40, 35,567.10 and 22,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.40, 35,567.10 and 22,617.90 is: 33,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.40 : 35,567.10 = 22,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.40/35,567.10 = 22,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.40x = 35,567.10 × 22,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.40x = 804,453,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,453,111.09/23,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,926.85

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