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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.17, 35,007.20 and 5,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.17, 35,007.20 and 5,808 is: 8,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.17 : 35,007.20 = 5,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.17/35,007.20 = 5,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.17x = 35,007.20 × 5,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.17x = 203,321,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,321,788.56/23,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.99

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