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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,154.60, 52,731.89 and 11,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,154.60, 52,731.89 and 11,797.44 is: 17,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,154.60 : 52,731.89 = 11,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,154.60/52,731.89 = 11,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,154.60x = 52,731.89 × 11,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,154.60x = 622,101,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,101,308.36/35,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,696.16

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