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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,723.91, 35,585.82 and 22,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,723.91, 35,585.82 and 22,280.49 is: 33,420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,723.91 : 35,585.82 = 22,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,723.91/35,585.82 = 22,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,723.91x = 35,585.82 × 22,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,723.91x = 792,869,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,869,506.65/23,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,420.69

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