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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.39, 52,813.28 and 10,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.39, 52,813.28 and 10,247.76 is: 15,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.39 : 52,813.28 = 10,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.39/52,813.28 = 10,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.39x = 52,813.28 × 10,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.39x = 541,217,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,217,843.87/35,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.22

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