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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.46, 35,471.80 and 22,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.46, 35,471.80 and 22,125.34 is: 32,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.46 : 35,471.80 = 22,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.46/35,471.80 = 22,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.46x = 35,471.80 × 22,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.46x = 784,825,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,825,635.41/23,787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,993.25

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