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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.63, 52,835.60 and 15,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.63, 52,835.60 and 15,497.68 is: 23,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.63 : 52,835.60 = 15,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.63/52,835.60 = 15,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.63x = 52,835.60 × 15,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.63x = 818,829,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,829,221.41/35,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.23

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