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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.29, 52,774.59 and 15,206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.29, 52,774.59 and 15,206.91 is: 22,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.29 : 52,774.59 = 15,206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.29/52,774.59 = 15,206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.29x = 52,774.59 × 15,206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.29x = 802,538,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,538,100.51/35,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.21

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