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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.54, 35,805.63 and 9,096.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.54, 35,805.63 and 9,096.29 is: 13,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.54 : 35,805.63 = 9,096.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.54/35,805.63 = 9,096.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.54x = 35,805.63 × 9,096.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.54x = 325,698,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,698,394.11/23,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.23

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