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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.62, 35,304.91 and 6,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.62, 35,304.91 and 6,006.45 is: 9,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.62 : 35,304.91 = 6,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.62/35,304.91 = 6,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.62x = 35,304.91 × 6,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.62x = 212,057,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,057,242.41/23,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.67

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