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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.96, 35,285.88 and 5,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.96, 35,285.88 and 5,994.72 is: 8,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.96 : 35,285.88 = 5,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.96/35,285.88 = 5,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.96x = 35,285.88 × 5,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.96x = 211,528,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,528,970.55/23,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.30

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