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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.83, 35,072.84 and 5,851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.83, 35,072.84 and 5,851.61 is: 8,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.83 : 35,072.84 = 5,851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.83/35,072.84 = 5,851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.83x = 35,072.84 × 5,851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.83x = 205,232,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,232,581.27/23,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.44

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