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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.59, 35,261.52 and 5,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.59, 35,261.52 and 5,977.44 is: 8,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.59 : 35,261.52 = 5,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.59/35,261.52 = 5,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.59x = 35,261.52 × 5,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.59x = 210,773,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,773,620.11/23,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.19

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