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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.81, 35,213.78 and 5,945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.81, 35,213.78 and 5,945.64 is: 8,918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.81 : 35,213.78 = 5,945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.81/35,213.78 = 5,945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.81x = 35,213.78 × 5,945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.81x = 209,368,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368,429.19/23,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,918.48

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