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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.36, 35,571.58 and 22,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.36, 35,571.58 and 22,270.94 is: 33,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.36 : 35,571.58 = 22,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.36/35,571.58 = 22,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.36x = 35,571.58 × 22,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.36x = 792,212,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,212,523.89/23,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,406.45

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