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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.96, 35,746.70 and 22,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.96, 35,746.70 and 22,309.84 is: 33,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.96 : 35,746.70 = 22,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.96/35,746.70 = 22,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.96x = 35,746.70 × 22,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.96x = 797,503,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,503,157.53/23,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,268.17

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