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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.83, 35,285.42 and 5,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.83, 35,285.42 and 5,994.20 is: 8,990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.83 : 35,285.42 = 5,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.83/35,285.42 = 5,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.83x = 35,285.42 × 5,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.83x = 211,507,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,507,967.76/23,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.84

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