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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,472.07, 53,209.47 and 13,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,472.07, 53,209.47 and 13,283.15 is: 19,925.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,472.07 : 53,209.47 = 13,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,472.07/53,209.47 = 13,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,472.07x = 53,209.47 × 13,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,472.07x = 706,789,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,789,371.43/35,472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.24

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