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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.83, 52,796.73 and 14,137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.83, 52,796.73 and 14,137.86 is: 21,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.83 : 52,796.73 = 14,137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.83/52,796.73 = 14,137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.83x = 52,796.73 × 14,137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.83x = 746,432,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,432,777.20/35,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.78

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