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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.96, 35,734.40 and 22,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.96, 35,734.40 and 22,355.84 is: 33,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.96 : 35,734.40 = 22,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.96/35,734.40 = 22,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.96x = 35,734.40 × 22,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.96x = 798,872,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,872,528.90/23,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,374.02

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