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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.63, 52,832.60 and 15,495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.63, 52,832.60 and 15,495.67 is: 23,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.63 : 52,832.60 = 15,495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.63/52,832.60 = 15,495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.63x = 52,832.60 × 15,495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.63x = 818,676,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,676,686.52/35,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.22

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