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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.80, 35,768.28 and 22,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.80, 35,768.28 and 22,486.36 is: 33,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.80 : 35,768.28 = 22,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.80/35,768.28 = 22,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.80x = 35,768.28 × 22,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.80x = 804,298,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,298,420.66/23,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,563.06

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