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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.72, 35,306.55 and 6,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.72, 35,306.55 and 6,007.55 is: 9,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.72 : 35,306.55 = 6,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.72/35,306.55 = 6,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.72x = 35,306.55 × 6,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.72x = 212,105,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,105,864.45/23,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.32

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