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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.96, 35,186.70 and 5,928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.96, 35,186.70 and 5,928.73 is: 8,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.96 : 35,186.70 = 5,928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.96/35,186.70 = 5,928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.96x = 35,186.70 × 5,928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.96x = 208,612,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,612,267.96/23,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.27

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