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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.57, 35,272.94 and 5,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.57, 35,272.94 and 5,984.55 is: 8,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.57 : 35,272.94 = 5,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.57/35,272.94 = 5,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.57x = 35,272.94 × 5,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.57x = 211,092,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,092,643.15/23,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.10

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