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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,724.91, 35,587.32 and 22,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,724.91, 35,587.32 and 22,281.49 is: 33,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,724.91 : 35,587.32 = 22,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,724.91/35,587.32 = 22,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,724.91x = 35,587.32 × 22,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,724.91x = 792,938,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,938,514.71/23,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,422.19

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