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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.64, 52,859.85 and 15,253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.64, 52,859.85 and 15,253.63 is: 22,890.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.64 : 52,859.85 = 15,253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.64/52,859.85 = 15,253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.64x = 52,859.85 × 15,253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.64x = 806,304,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,304,329.46/35,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.35

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