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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.78, 34,507.47 and 9,859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.78, 34,507.47 and 9,859.66 is: 14,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.78 : 34,507.47 = 9,859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.78/34,507.47 = 9,859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.78x = 34,507.47 × 9,859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.78x = 340,231,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,231,921.66/23,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.05

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