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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.76, 52,967.88 and 10,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.76, 52,967.88 and 10,686 is: 16,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.76 : 52,967.88 = 10,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.76/52,967.88 = 10,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.76x = 52,967.88 × 10,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.76x = 566,014,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,014,765.68/35,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.26

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