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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.63, 35,546.35 and 22,616.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.63, 35,546.35 and 22,616.61 is: 33,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.63 : 35,546.35 = 22,616.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.63/35,546.35 = 22,616.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.63x = 35,546.35 × 22,616.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.63x = 803,937,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,937,934.87/23,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,686.01

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