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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.61, 52,821.68 and 11,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.61, 52,821.68 and 11,515.23 is: 17,276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.61 : 52,821.68 = 11,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.61/52,821.68 = 11,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.61x = 52,821.68 × 11,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.61x = 608,253,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,253,736.61/35,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,276.69

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