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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.81, 35,671.73 and 9,006.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.81, 35,671.73 and 9,006.71 is: 13,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.81 : 35,671.73 = 9,006.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.81/35,671.73 = 9,006.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.81x = 35,671.73 × 9,006.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.81x = 321,284,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,284,703.92/23,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.06

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