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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.36, 35,549.28 and 22,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.36, 35,549.28 and 22,518 is: 33,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.36 : 35,549.28 = 22,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.36/35,549.28 = 22,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.36x = 35,549.28 × 22,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.36x = 800,498,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,498,687.04/23,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,550.72

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