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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.19, 52,783.74 and 15,488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.19, 52,783.74 and 15,488.07 is: 23,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.19 : 52,783.74 = 15,488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.19/52,783.74 = 15,488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.19x = 52,783.74 × 15,488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.19x = 817,518,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,518,259.98/35,213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.25

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