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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.80, 52,784.82 and 15,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.80, 52,784.82 and 15,458.28 is: 23,198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.80 : 52,784.82 = 15,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.80/52,784.82 = 15,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.80x = 52,784.82 × 15,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.80x = 815,962,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,962,527.31/35,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.02

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