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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.62, 34,649.44 and 5,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.62, 34,649.44 and 5,569.44 is: 8,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.62 : 34,649.44 = 5,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.62/34,649.44 = 5,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.62x = 34,649.44 × 5,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.62x = 192,977,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,977,977.11/23,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.16

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