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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.96, 35,707.50 and 6,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.96, 35,707.50 and 6,035.62 is: 9,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.96 : 35,707.50 = 6,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.96/35,707.50 = 6,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.96x = 35,707.50 × 6,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.96x = 215,516,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,516,789.25/23,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.44

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