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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.20, 52,962.66 and 15,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.20, 52,962.66 and 15,564 is: 23,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.20 : 52,962.66 = 15,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.20/52,962.66 = 15,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.20x = 52,962.66 × 15,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.20x = 824,310,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,310,840.24/35,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.11

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