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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,202.23, 52,817.93 and 14,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,202.23, 52,817.93 and 14,157.19 is: 21,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,202.23 : 52,817.93 = 14,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,202.23/52,817.93 = 14,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,202.23x = 52,817.93 × 14,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,202.23x = 747,753,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,753,470.42/35,202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.65

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