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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.61, 35,211.92 and 5,943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.61, 35,211.92 and 5,943.07 is: 8,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.61 : 35,211.92 = 5,943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.61/35,211.92 = 5,943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.61x = 35,211.92 × 5,943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.61x = 209,266,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,266,919.69/23,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.61

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