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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.94, 52,873.68 and 15,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.94, 52,873.68 and 15,514.14 is: 23,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.94 : 52,873.68 = 15,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.94/52,873.68 = 15,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.94x = 52,873.68 × 15,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.94x = 820,289,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,289,673.84/35,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.86

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