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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.97, 52,924.77 and 15,538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.97, 52,924.77 and 15,538.68 is: 23,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.97 : 52,924.77 = 15,538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.97/52,924.77 = 15,538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.97x = 52,924.77 × 15,538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.97x = 822,381,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,381,065.10/35,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.11

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