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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.81, 35,301.93 and 6,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.81, 35,301.93 and 6,003.79 is: 9,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.81 : 35,301.93 = 6,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.81/35,301.93 = 6,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.81x = 35,301.93 × 6,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.81x = 211,945,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,945,374.31/23,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.99

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