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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.96, 35,490.42 and 22,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.96, 35,490.42 and 22,137.84 is: 33,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.96 : 35,490.42 = 22,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.96/35,490.42 = 22,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.96x = 35,490.42 × 22,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.96x = 785,681,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,681,239.49/23,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,011.87

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