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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.74, 52,843.82 and 15,493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.74, 52,843.82 and 15,493.83 is: 23,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.74 : 52,843.82 = 15,493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.74/52,843.82 = 15,493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.74x = 52,843.82 × 15,493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.74x = 818,753,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,753,086.16/35,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.32

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