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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.49, 35,217.54 and 5,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.49, 35,217.54 and 5,947.47 is: 8,921.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.49 : 35,217.54 = 5,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.49/35,217.54 = 5,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.49x = 35,217.54 × 5,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.49x = 209,455,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,455,262.62/23,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.54

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