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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.62, 52,733.73 and 15,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.62, 52,733.73 and 15,423.62 is: 23,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.62 : 52,733.73 = 15,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.62/52,733.73 = 15,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.62x = 52,733.73 × 15,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.62x = 813,344,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,344,806.87/35,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,140.82

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