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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.12, 52,822.80 and 14,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.12, 52,822.80 and 14,436 is: 21,654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.12 : 52,822.80 = 14,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.12/52,822.80 = 14,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.12x = 52,822.80 × 14,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.12x = 762,549,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,549,940.80/35,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.66

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