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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.06, 52,863.56 and 14,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.06, 52,863.56 and 14,164.15 is: 21,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.06 : 52,863.56 = 14,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.06/52,863.56 = 14,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.06x = 52,863.56 × 14,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.06x = 748,767,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,767,393.37/35,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.86

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