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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.62, 35,072.26 and 5,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.62, 35,072.26 and 5,851.44 is: 8,777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.62 : 35,072.26 = 5,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.62/35,072.26 = 5,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.62x = 35,072.26 × 5,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.62x = 205,223,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,223,225.05/23,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.12

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