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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.88, 35,305.84 and 6,005.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.88, 35,305.84 and 6,005.65 is: 9,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.88 : 35,305.84 = 6,005.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.88/35,305.84 = 6,005.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.88x = 35,305.84 × 6,005.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.88x = 212,034,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,034,518.00/23,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.99

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