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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.12, 52,898.03 and 15,520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.12, 52,898.03 and 15,520.83 is: 23,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.12 : 52,898.03 = 15,520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.12/52,898.03 = 15,520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.12x = 52,898.03 × 15,520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.12x = 821,021,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,021,253.36/35,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.34

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