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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.81, 36,063.36 and 22,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.81, 36,063.36 and 22,317.17 is: 33,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.81 : 36,063.36 = 22,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.81/36,063.36 = 22,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.81x = 36,063.36 × 22,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.81x = 804,831,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,831,955.57/23,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.87

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