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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.36, 35,559.71 and 22,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.36, 35,559.71 and 22,525 is: 33,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.36 : 35,559.71 = 22,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.36/35,559.71 = 22,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.36x = 35,559.71 × 22,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.36x = 800,982,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,982,467.75/23,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,561.15

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