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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.59, 35,316.93 and 5,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.59, 35,316.93 and 5,775.33 is: 8,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.59 : 35,316.93 = 5,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.59/35,316.93 = 5,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.59x = 35,316.93 × 5,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.59x = 203,966,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,966,925.34/23,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.01

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