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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.80, 35,810.53 and 22,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.80, 35,810.53 and 22,691.36 is: 34,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.80 : 35,810.53 = 22,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.80/35,810.53 = 22,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.80x = 35,810.53 × 22,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.80x = 812,589,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,589,660.82/23,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,032.61

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