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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.80, 35,771.26 and 22,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.80, 35,771.26 and 22,488.36 is: 33,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.80 : 35,771.26 = 22,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.80/35,771.26 = 22,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.80x = 35,771.26 × 22,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.80x = 804,436,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,436,972.53/23,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,566.04

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