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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.96, 35,465.09 and 22,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.96, 35,465.09 and 22,120.84 is: 32,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.96 : 35,465.09 = 22,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.96/35,465.09 = 22,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.96x = 35,465.09 × 22,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.96x = 784,517,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,517,581.48/23,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,986.54

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