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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.16, 35,796.58 and 22,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.16, 35,796.58 and 22,480.68 is: 33,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.16 : 35,796.58 = 22,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.16/35,796.58 = 22,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.16x = 35,796.58 × 22,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.16x = 804,731,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,731,281.09/23,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,773.70

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