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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,839.68, 32,913.60 and 22,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,839.68, 32,913.60 and 22,352 is: 30,859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,839.68 : 32,913.60 = 22,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,839.68/32,913.60 = 22,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,839.68x = 32,913.60 × 22,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,839.68x = 735,684,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,684,787.20/23,839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,859.68

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