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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.20, 35,974.80 and 22,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.20, 35,974.80 and 22,233.60 is: 33,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.20 : 35,974.80 = 22,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.20/35,974.80 = 22,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.20x = 35,974.80 × 22,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.20x = 799,849,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,849,313.28/23,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,350.40

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