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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.92, 35,166.12 and 5,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.92, 35,166.12 and 5,913.73 is: 8,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.92 : 35,166.12 = 5,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.92/35,166.12 = 5,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.92x = 35,166.12 × 5,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.92x = 207,962,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,962,938.83/23,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.28

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