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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.25, 52,722.17 and 14,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.25, 52,722.17 and 14,366.75 is: 21,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.25 : 52,722.17 = 14,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.25/52,722.17 = 14,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.25x = 52,722.17 × 14,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.25x = 757,446,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,446,235.85/35,143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.11

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