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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.64, 52,777.50 and 15,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.64, 52,777.50 and 15,472.76 is: 23,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.64 : 52,777.50 = 15,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.64/52,777.50 = 15,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.64x = 52,777.50 × 15,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.64x = 816,613,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,613,590.90/35,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.00

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