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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.32, 35,646.69 and 22,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.32, 35,646.69 and 22,122 is: 33,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.32 : 35,646.69 = 22,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.32/35,646.69 = 22,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.32x = 35,646.69 × 22,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.32x = 788,576,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,576,076.18/23,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,020.62

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