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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.67, 35,007.94 and 5,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.67, 35,007.94 and 5,808.50 is: 8,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.67 : 35,007.94 = 5,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.67/35,007.94 = 5,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.67x = 35,007.94 × 5,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.67x = 203,343,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,343,619.49/23,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.73

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