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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.53, 52,791.89 and 11,503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.53, 52,791.89 and 11,503.09 is: 17,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.53 : 52,791.89 = 11,503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.53/52,791.89 = 11,503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.53x = 52,791.89 × 11,503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.53x = 607,269,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,269,870.41/35,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.20

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