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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.30, 35,459.88 and 9,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.30, 35,459.88 and 9,606.23 is: 14,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.30 : 35,459.88 = 9,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.30/35,459.88 = 9,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.30x = 35,459.88 × 9,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.30x = 340,635,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,635,585.75/23,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.10

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