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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.19, 52,966.96 and 11,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.19, 52,966.96 and 11,623.04 is: 17,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.19 : 52,966.96 = 11,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.19/52,966.96 = 11,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.19x = 52,966.96 × 11,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.19x = 615,637,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,637,362.81/35,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.65

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