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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.93, 52,721.91 and 14,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.93, 52,721.91 and 14,371.43 is: 21,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.93 : 52,721.91 = 14,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.93/52,721.91 = 14,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.93x = 52,721.91 × 14,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.93x = 757,688,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,688,975.42/35,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.15

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