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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.08, 53,217.84 and 15,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.08, 53,217.84 and 15,198.32 is: 22,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.08 : 53,217.84 = 15,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.08/53,217.84 = 15,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.08x = 53,217.84 × 15,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.08x = 808,821,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,821,762.03/35,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.93

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