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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.37, 35,952.15 and 22,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.37, 35,952.15 and 22,565.68 is: 33,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.37 : 35,952.15 = 22,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.37/35,952.15 = 22,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.37x = 35,952.15 × 22,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.37x = 811,284,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,284,712.21/23,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,910.39

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