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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.52, 35,303.22 and 6,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.52, 35,303.22 and 6,005.24 is: 9,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.52 : 35,303.22 = 6,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.52/35,303.22 = 6,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.52x = 35,303.22 × 6,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.52x = 212,004,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,004,308.87/23,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.84

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