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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.66, 35,780.34 and 9,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.66, 35,780.34 and 9,059.34 is: 13,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.66 : 35,780.34 = 9,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.66/35,780.34 = 9,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.66x = 35,780.34 × 9,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.66x = 324,146,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,146,265.38/23,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.40

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