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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.08, 35,309.28 and 6,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.08, 35,309.28 and 6,009.76 is: 9,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.08 : 35,309.28 = 6,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.08/35,309.28 = 6,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.08x = 35,309.28 × 6,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.08x = 212,200,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,200,298.57/23,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.43

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