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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.43, 52,868.43 and 15,510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.43, 52,868.43 and 15,510.65 is: 23,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.43 : 52,868.43 = 15,510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.43/52,868.43 = 15,510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.43x = 52,868.43 × 15,510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.43x = 820,023,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,023,449.44/35,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.62

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