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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.36, 35,558.22 and 22,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.36, 35,558.22 and 22,524 is: 33,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.36 : 35,558.22 = 22,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.36/35,558.22 = 22,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.36x = 35,558.22 × 22,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.36x = 800,913,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,913,347.28/23,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,559.66

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