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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.79, 35,784.03 and 9,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.79, 35,784.03 and 9,064.57 is: 13,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.79 : 35,784.03 = 9,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.79/35,784.03 = 9,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.79x = 35,784.03 × 9,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.79x = 324,366,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,366,844.82/23,856.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.42

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