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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.62, 35,789.11 and 9,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.62, 35,789.11 and 9,066.83 is: 13,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.62 : 35,789.11 = 9,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.62/35,789.11 = 9,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.62x = 35,789.11 × 9,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.62x = 324,493,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,493,574.61/23,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.83

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