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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.36, 35,552.26 and 22,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.36, 35,552.26 and 22,520 is: 33,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.36 : 35,552.26 = 22,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.36/35,552.26 = 22,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.36x = 35,552.26 × 22,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.36x = 800,636,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,636,895.20/23,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,553.70

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