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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.98, 35,212.14 and 5,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.98, 35,212.14 and 5,943.96 is: 8,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.98 : 35,212.14 = 5,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.98/35,212.14 = 5,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.98x = 35,212.14 × 5,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.98x = 209,299,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,299,551.67/23,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.24

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