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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.91, 35,312.85 and 6,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.91, 35,312.85 and 6,011.73 is: 9,017.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.91 : 35,312.85 = 6,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.91/35,312.85 = 6,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.91x = 35,312.85 × 6,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.91x = 212,291,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,291,319.73/23,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.59

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