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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.17, 52,720.79 and 14,370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.17, 52,720.79 and 14,370.67 is: 21,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.17 : 52,720.79 = 14,370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.17/52,720.79 = 14,370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.17x = 52,720.79 × 14,370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.17x = 757,633,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,633,075.23/35,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.02

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