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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.58, 35,858.16 and 9,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.58, 35,858.16 and 9,873.14 is: 14,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.58 : 35,858.16 = 9,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.58/35,858.16 = 9,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.58x = 35,858.16 × 9,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.58x = 354,032,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,032,454.53/23,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.62

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