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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,426.41, 53,103.16 and 15,714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,426.41, 53,103.16 and 15,714.25 is: 23,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,426.41 : 53,103.16 = 15,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,426.41/53,103.16 = 15,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,426.41x = 53,103.16 × 15,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,426.41x = 834,476,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,476,332.03/35,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.20

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