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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.13, 52,915.66 and 15,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.13, 52,915.66 and 15,270.23 is: 22,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.13 : 52,915.66 = 15,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.13/52,915.66 = 15,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.13x = 52,915.66 × 15,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.13x = 808,034,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,034,392.92/35,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.33

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