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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,328.08, 52,973.48 and 15,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,328.08, 52,973.48 and 15,597.30 is: 23,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,328.08 : 52,973.48 = 15,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,328.08/52,973.48 = 15,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,328.08x = 52,973.48 × 15,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,328.08x = 826,243,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,243,259.60/35,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,387.72

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