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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.55, 52,776.49 and 15,208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.55, 52,776.49 and 15,208.17 is: 22,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.55 : 52,776.49 = 15,208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.55/52,776.49 = 15,208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.55x = 52,776.49 × 15,208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.55x = 802,633,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,633,831.92/35,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.11

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