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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.43, 52,869.93 and 15,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.43, 52,869.93 and 15,511.65 is: 23,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.43 : 52,869.93 = 15,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.43/52,869.93 = 15,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.43x = 52,869.93 × 15,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.43x = 820,099,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,099,849.68/35,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.13

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