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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.25, 52,904.84 and 14,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.25, 52,904.84 and 14,997.12 is: 22,486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.25 : 52,904.84 = 14,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.25/52,904.84 = 14,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.25x = 52,904.84 × 14,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.25x = 793,420,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,420,159.08/35,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.53

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