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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.40, 35,897.04 and 22,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.40, 35,897.04 and 22,157.64 is: 33,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.40 : 35,897.04 = 22,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.40/35,897.04 = 22,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.40x = 35,897.04 × 22,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.40x = 795,393,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,393,689.39/23,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,229.46

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