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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,520.08, 35,279.13 and 5,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,520.08, 35,279.13 and 5,990.33 is: 8,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,520.08 : 35,279.13 = 5,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,520.08/35,279.13 = 5,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,520.08x = 35,279.13 × 5,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,520.08x = 211,333,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,333,630.81/23,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.24

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