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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.56, 52,873.20 and 15,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.56, 52,873.20 and 15,262.56 is: 22,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.56 : 52,873.20 = 15,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.56/52,873.20 = 15,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.56x = 52,873.20 × 15,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.56x = 806,980,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,980,387.39/35,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.74

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