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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,534.52, 35,301.72 and 6,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,534.52, 35,301.72 and 6,004.24 is: 9,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,534.52 : 35,301.72 = 6,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,534.52/35,301.72 = 6,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,534.52x = 35,301.72 × 6,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,534.52x = 211,959,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,959,999.29/23,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.34

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