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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.37, 35,787.56 and 9,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.37, 35,787.56 and 9,063.79 is: 13,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.37 : 35,787.56 = 9,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.37/35,787.56 = 9,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.37x = 35,787.56 × 9,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.37x = 324,370,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370,793.66/23,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.68

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