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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.61, 34,766.01 and 5,647.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.61, 34,766.01 and 5,647.59 is: 8,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.61 : 34,766.01 = 5,647.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.61/34,766.01 = 5,647.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.61x = 34,766.01 × 5,647.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.61x = 196,344,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,344,170.42/23,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,471.29

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