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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.58, 35,639.58 and 22,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.58, 35,639.58 and 22,117.26 is: 33,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.58 : 35,639.58 = 22,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.58/35,639.58 = 22,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.58x = 35,639.58 × 22,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.58x = 788,249,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,249,857.15/23,876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,013.52

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