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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,931.76, 35,963.22 and 22,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,931.76, 35,963.22 and 22,573.08 is: 33,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,931.76 : 35,963.22 = 22,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,931.76/35,963.22 = 22,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,931.76x = 35,963.22 × 22,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,931.76x = 811,800,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,800,642.12/23,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,921.48

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