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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.72, 35,305.05 and 6,006.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.72, 35,305.05 and 6,006.55 is: 9,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.72 : 35,305.05 = 6,006.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.72/35,305.05 = 6,006.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.72x = 35,305.05 × 6,006.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.72x = 212,061,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,061,371.55/23,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.81

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