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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.45, 35,213.33 and 5,947.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.45, 35,213.33 and 5,947.43 is: 8,920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.45 : 35,213.33 = 5,947.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.45/35,213.33 = 5,947.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.45x = 35,213.33 × 5,947.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.45x = 209,428,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,428,654.04/23,477.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.42

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