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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.58, 35,759.34 and 9,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.58, 35,759.34 and 9,060.66 is: 13,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.58 : 35,759.34 = 9,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.58/35,759.34 = 9,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.58x = 35,759.34 × 9,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.58x = 324,003,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,003,221.56/23,855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.86

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