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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.91, 52,746.41 and 15,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.91, 52,746.41 and 15,174.97 is: 22,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.91 : 52,746.41 = 15,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.91/52,746.41 = 15,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.91x = 52,746.41 × 15,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.91x = 800,425,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,425,189.36/35,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.57

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