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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.26, 52,884.70 and 15,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.26, 52,884.70 and 15,511.94 is: 23,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.26 : 52,884.70 = 15,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.26/52,884.70 = 15,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.26x = 52,884.70 × 15,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.26x = 820,344,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,344,293.32/35,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,273.99

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