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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.08, 35,285.28 and 5,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.08, 35,285.28 and 5,993.76 is: 8,990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.08 : 35,285.28 = 5,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.08/35,285.28 = 5,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.08x = 35,285.28 × 5,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.08x = 211,491,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,491,499.85/23,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.43

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