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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.99, 35,792.68 and 9,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.99, 35,792.68 and 9,069.20 is: 13,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.99 : 35,792.68 = 9,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.99/35,792.68 = 9,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.99x = 35,792.68 × 9,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.99x = 324,610,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,610,973.46/23,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.39

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