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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,491.76, 35,237.82 and 5,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,491.76, 35,237.82 and 5,961.56 is: 8,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,491.76 : 35,237.82 = 5,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,491.76/35,237.82 = 5,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,491.76x = 35,237.82 × 5,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,491.76x = 210,072,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,072,378.20/23,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.39

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