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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.43, 52,778.34 and 15,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.43, 52,778.34 and 15,453.24 is: 23,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.43 : 52,778.34 = 15,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.43/52,778.34 = 15,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.43x = 52,778.34 × 15,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.43x = 815,596,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,596,354.82/35,177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,185.22

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