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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.64, 35,790.96 and 9,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.64, 35,790.96 and 9,066.08 is: 13,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.64 : 35,790.96 = 9,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.64/35,790.96 = 9,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.64x = 35,790.96 × 9,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.64x = 324,483,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,483,706.64/23,860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.12

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