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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.86, 35,602.03 and 22,371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.86, 35,602.03 and 22,371.49 is: 33,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.86 : 35,602.03 = 22,371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.86/35,602.03 = 22,371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.86x = 35,602.03 × 22,371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.86x = 796,470,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,470,458.12/23,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.99

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