Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,428.16, 53,105.79 and 15,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,428.16, 53,105.79 and 15,716 is: 23,557.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,428.16 : 53,105.79 = 15,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,428.16/53,105.79 = 15,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,428.16x = 53,105.79 × 15,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,428.16x = 834,610,595.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,610,595.64/35,428.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,557.83
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