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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.80, 35,820.42 and 22,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.80, 35,820.42 and 22,521.36 is: 33,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.80 : 35,820.42 = 22,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.80/35,820.42 = 22,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.80x = 35,820.42 × 22,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.80x = 806,724,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,724,574.17/23,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,615.20

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