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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,888.36, 35,651.89 and 23,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,888.36, 35,651.89 and 23,266.28 is: 34,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,888.36 : 35,651.89 = 23,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,888.36/35,651.89 = 23,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,888.36x = 35,651.89 × 23,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,888.36x = 829,486,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,486,855.27/23,888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,723.47

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