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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,412.34, 53,155.44 and 15,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,412.34, 53,155.44 and 15,704.74 is: 23,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,412.34 : 53,155.44 = 15,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,412.34/53,155.44 = 15,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,412.34x = 53,155.44 × 15,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,412.34x = 834,792,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,792,132.23/35,412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.48

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