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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.68, 52,509.08 and 11,315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.68, 52,509.08 and 11,315.65 is: 16,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.68 : 52,509.08 = 11,315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.68/52,509.08 = 11,315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.68x = 52,509.08 × 11,315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.68x = 594,174,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,174,465.03/35,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.78

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