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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,472.06, 53,215.88 and 10,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,472.06, 53,215.88 and 10,514.06 is: 15,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,472.06 : 53,215.88 = 10,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,472.06/53,215.88 = 10,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,472.06x = 53,215.88 × 10,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,472.06x = 559,514,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,514,955.27/35,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,773.40

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