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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.34, 35,211.58 and 5,944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.34, 35,211.58 and 5,944.15 is: 8,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.34 : 35,211.58 = 5,944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.34/35,211.58 = 5,944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.34x = 35,211.58 × 5,944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.34x = 209,302,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302,942.41/23,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.24

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