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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,480.74, 35,221.11 and 5,950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,480.74, 35,221.11 and 5,950.66 is: 8,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,480.74 : 35,221.11 = 5,950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,480.74/35,221.11 = 5,950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,480.74x = 35,221.11 × 5,950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,480.74x = 209,588,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,588,850.43/23,480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.99

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