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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.96, 35,710.97 and 22,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.96, 35,710.97 and 22,285.84 is: 33,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.96 : 35,710.97 = 22,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.96/35,710.97 = 22,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.96x = 35,710.97 × 22,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.96x = 795,848,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,848,963.66/23,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,232.43

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