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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.57, 35,798.46 and 9,070.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.57, 35,798.46 and 9,070.33 is: 13,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.57 : 35,798.46 = 9,070.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.57/35,798.46 = 9,070.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.57x = 35,798.46 × 9,070.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.57x = 324,703,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,703,845.69/23,862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.25

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