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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.31, 35,211.53 and 5,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.31, 35,211.53 and 5,944.14 is: 8,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.31 : 35,211.53 = 5,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.31/35,211.53 = 5,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.31x = 35,211.53 × 5,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.31x = 209,302,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302,234.21/23,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.23

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