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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.27, 35,223.19 and 5,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.27, 35,223.19 and 5,951.25 is: 8,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.27 : 35,223.19 = 5,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.27/35,223.19 = 5,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.27x = 35,223.19 × 5,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.27x = 209,622,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,622,009.49/23,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,927.20

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