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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.98, 35,189.97 and 5,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.98, 35,189.97 and 5,929.81 is: 8,894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.98 : 35,189.97 = 5,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.98/35,189.97 = 5,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.98x = 35,189.97 × 5,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.98x = 208,669,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,669,742.47/23,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.71

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