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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.93, 52,873.68 and 15,514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.93, 52,873.68 and 15,514.15 is: 23,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.93 : 52,873.68 = 15,514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.93/52,873.68 = 15,514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.93x = 52,873.68 × 15,514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.93x = 820,290,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,290,202.57/35,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.88

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