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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.59, 35,511.97 and 9,660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.59, 35,511.97 and 9,660.35 is: 14,482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.59 : 35,511.97 = 9,660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.59/35,511.97 = 9,660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.59x = 35,511.97 × 9,660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.59x = 343,058,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,058,059.39/23,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.00

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