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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.96, 35,712.46 and 22,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.96, 35,712.46 and 22,286.84 is: 33,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.96 : 35,712.46 = 22,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.96/35,712.46 = 22,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.96x = 35,712.46 × 22,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.96x = 795,917,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,917,882.03/23,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,233.92

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