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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,722.42, 35,583.56 and 22,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,722.42, 35,583.56 and 22,279 is: 33,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,722.42 : 35,583.56 = 22,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,722.42/35,583.56 = 22,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,722.42x = 35,583.56 × 22,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,722.42x = 792,766,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,766,133.24/23,722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,418.43

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