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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886, 35,824.41 and 22,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886, 35,824.41 and 22,700.61 is: 34,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886 : 35,824.41 = 22,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886/35,824.41 = 22,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886x = 35,824.41 × 22,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886x = 813,235,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,235,959.89/23,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,046.55

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