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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.77, 35,217.94 and 5,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.77, 35,217.94 and 5,947.75 is: 8,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.77 : 35,217.94 = 5,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.77/35,217.94 = 5,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.77x = 35,217.94 × 5,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.77x = 209,467,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,467,502.64/23,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.95

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