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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.32, 35,601.97 and 22,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.32, 35,601.97 and 22,092 is: 32,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.32 : 35,601.97 = 22,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.32/35,601.97 = 22,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.32x = 35,601.97 × 22,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.32x = 786,518,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,518,721.24/23,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,975.90

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