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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.68, 52,957.54 and 14,248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.68, 52,957.54 and 14,248.09 is: 21,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.68 : 52,957.54 = 14,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.68/52,957.54 = 14,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.68x = 52,957.54 × 14,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.68x = 754,543,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,543,796.10/35,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.90

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