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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.65, 35,795.83 and 22,480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.65, 35,795.83 and 22,480.18 is: 33,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.65 : 35,795.83 = 22,480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.65/35,795.83 = 22,480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.65x = 35,795.83 × 22,480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.65x = 804,696,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,696,517.62/23,826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,772.96

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