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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.54, 35,863.38 and 9,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.54, 35,863.38 and 9,878.82 is: 14,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.54 : 35,863.38 = 9,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.54/35,863.38 = 9,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.54x = 35,863.38 × 9,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.54x = 354,287,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,287,875.61/23,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.32

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