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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.70, 35,998.05 and 22,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.70, 35,998.05 and 22,249.10 is: 33,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.70 : 35,998.05 = 22,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.70/35,998.05 = 22,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.70x = 35,998.05 × 22,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.70x = 800,924,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,924,214.26/23,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,373.65

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