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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.86, 52,821.74 and 11,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.86, 52,821.74 and 11,524.69 is: 17,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.86 : 52,821.74 = 11,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.86/52,821.74 = 11,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.86x = 52,821.74 × 11,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.86x = 608,754,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,754,121.14/35,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.93

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