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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.67, 52,831.15 and 15,494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.67, 52,831.15 and 15,494.71 is: 23,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.67 : 52,831.15 = 15,494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.67/52,831.15 = 15,494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.67x = 52,831.15 × 15,494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.67x = 818,603,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,603,433.62/35,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.77

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