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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.36, 35,739.86 and 22,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.36, 35,739.86 and 22,646 is: 33,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.36 : 35,739.86 = 22,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.36/35,739.86 = 22,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.36x = 35,739.86 × 22,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.36x = 809,364,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,364,869.56/23,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,741.31

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