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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.88, 52,783.94 and 10,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.88, 52,783.94 and 10,231.16 is: 15,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.88 : 52,783.94 = 10,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.88/52,783.94 = 10,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.88x = 52,783.94 × 10,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.88x = 540,040,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,040,935.57/35,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.00

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