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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.22, 52,708.95 and 15,416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.22, 52,708.95 and 15,416.48 is: 23,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.22 : 52,708.95 = 15,416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.22/52,708.95 = 15,416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.22x = 52,708.95 × 15,416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.22x = 812,586,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,586,209.95/35,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.14

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