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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.36, 35,302.80 and 6,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.36, 35,302.80 and 6,005 is: 9,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.36 : 35,302.80 = 6,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.36/35,302.80 = 6,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.36x = 35,302.80 × 6,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.36x = 211,993,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,993,314.00/23,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.44

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