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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.56, 35,205.98 and 5,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.56, 35,205.98 and 5,940.36 is: 8,910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.56 : 35,205.98 = 5,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.56/35,205.98 = 5,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.56x = 35,205.98 × 5,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.56x = 209,136,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,136,165.65/23,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.57

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