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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.08, 35,201.58 and 9,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.08, 35,201.58 and 9,607 is: 14,415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.08 : 35,201.58 = 9,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.08/35,201.58 = 9,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.08x = 35,201.58 × 9,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.08x = 338,181,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,181,579.06/23,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.81

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