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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.78, 35,222.38 and 5,712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.78, 35,222.38 and 5,712.54 is: 8,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.78 : 35,222.38 = 5,712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.78/35,222.38 = 5,712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.78x = 35,222.38 × 5,712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.78x = 201,209,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,209,254.65/23,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.74

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