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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.20, 52,967.16 and 15,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.20, 52,967.16 and 15,567 is: 23,356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.20 : 52,967.16 = 15,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.20/52,967.16 = 15,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.20x = 52,967.16 × 15,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.20x = 824,539,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,539,779.72/35,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.61

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