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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.50, 52,924.68 and 15,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.50, 52,924.68 and 15,567.72 is: 23,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.50 : 52,924.68 = 15,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.50/52,924.68 = 15,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.50x = 52,924.68 × 15,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.50x = 823,916,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,916,599.33/35,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.81

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