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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.36, 35,550.77 and 22,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.36, 35,550.77 and 22,519 is: 33,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.36 : 35,550.77 = 22,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.36/35,550.77 = 22,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.36x = 35,550.77 × 22,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.36x = 800,567,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,567,789.63/23,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.21

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