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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.14, 34,739.96 and 5,629.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.14, 34,739.96 and 5,629.99 is: 8,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.14 : 34,739.96 = 5,629.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.14/34,739.96 = 5,629.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.14x = 34,739.96 × 5,629.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.14x = 195,585,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585,490.09/23,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,444.92

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