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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.36, 35,591.02 and 22,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.36, 35,591.02 and 22,546 is: 33,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.36 : 35,591.02 = 22,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.36/35,591.02 = 22,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.36x = 35,591.02 × 22,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.36x = 802,435,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,435,136.92/23,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,592.46

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