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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,520.94, 35,278.38 and 5,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,520.94, 35,278.38 and 5,989.72 is: 8,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,520.94 : 35,278.38 = 5,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,520.94/35,278.38 = 5,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,520.94x = 35,278.38 × 5,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,520.94x = 211,307,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,307,618.25/23,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.81

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