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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.97, 35,309.93 and 6,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.97, 35,309.93 and 6,009.80 is: 9,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.97 : 35,309.93 = 6,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.97/35,309.93 = 6,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.97x = 35,309.93 × 6,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.97x = 212,205,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,205,410.72/23,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.69

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