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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.94, 35,212.19 and 5,943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.94, 35,212.19 and 5,943.92 is: 8,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.94 : 35,212.19 = 5,943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.94/35,212.19 = 5,943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.94x = 35,212.19 × 5,943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.94x = 209,298,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,298,234.60/23,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.20

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