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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.99, 35,779.12 and 9,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.99, 35,779.12 and 9,059.72 is: 13,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.99 : 35,779.12 = 9,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.99/35,779.12 = 9,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.99x = 35,779.12 × 9,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.99x = 324,148,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,148,607.50/23,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.73

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