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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.60, 36,069.14 and 22,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.60, 36,069.14 and 22,321 is: 33,648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.60 : 36,069.14 = 22,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.60/36,069.14 = 22,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.60x = 36,069.14 × 22,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.60x = 805,099,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,099,273.94/23,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,648.71

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