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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.96, 35,713.95 and 22,287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.96, 35,713.95 and 22,287.84 is: 33,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.96 : 35,713.95 = 22,287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.96/35,713.95 = 22,287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.96x = 35,713.95 × 22,287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.96x = 795,986,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,986,803.37/23,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.41

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