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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.62, 35,046.93 and 5,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.62, 35,046.93 and 5,834.43 is: 8,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.62 : 35,046.93 = 5,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.62/35,046.93 = 5,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.62x = 35,046.93 × 5,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.62x = 204,478,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,478,859.80/23,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.65

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