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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.54, 35,196.52 and 5,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.54, 35,196.52 and 5,695.35 is: 8,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.54 : 35,196.52 = 5,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.54/35,196.52 = 5,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.54x = 35,196.52 × 5,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.54x = 200,456,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,456,447.61/23,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.95

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