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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.55, 52,774.99 and 15,207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.55, 52,774.99 and 15,207.17 is: 22,810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.55 : 52,774.99 = 15,207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.55/52,774.99 = 15,207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.55x = 52,774.99 × 15,207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.55x = 802,558,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,558,176.76/35,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.61

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