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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.36, 35,648.91 and 23,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.36, 35,648.91 and 23,264.28 is: 34,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.36 : 35,648.91 = 23,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.36/35,648.91 = 23,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.36x = 35,648.91 × 23,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.36x = 829,346,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,346,223.93/23,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,720.49

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