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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.38, 35,597.16 and 22,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.38, 35,597.16 and 22,287.96 is: 33,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.38 : 35,597.16 = 22,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.38/35,597.16 = 22,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.38x = 35,597.16 × 22,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.38x = 793,388,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,388,078.19/23,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,432.02

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