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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.36, 35,568.58 and 22,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.36, 35,568.58 and 22,268.94 is: 33,403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.36 : 35,568.58 = 22,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.36/35,568.58 = 22,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.36x = 35,568.58 × 22,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.36x = 792,074,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,074,573.91/23,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.45

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