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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.91, 35,265.09 and 5,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.91, 35,265.09 and 5,979.74 is: 8,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.91 : 35,265.09 = 5,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.91/35,265.09 = 5,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.91x = 35,265.09 × 5,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.91x = 210,875,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,875,892.95/23,509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.66

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