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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.59, 35,799.88 and 6,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.59, 35,799.88 and 6,097.28 is: 9,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.59 : 35,799.88 = 6,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.59/35,799.88 = 6,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.59x = 35,799.88 × 6,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.59x = 218,282,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,282,003.00/23,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.92

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