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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.53, 35,785.85 and 9,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.53, 35,785.85 and 9,064.26 is: 13,594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.53 : 35,785.85 = 9,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.53/35,785.85 = 9,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.53x = 35,785.85 × 9,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.53x = 324,372,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,372,203.40/23,860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.51

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