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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,496.68, 53,257.78 and 15,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,496.68, 53,257.78 and 15,224.96 is: 22,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,496.68 : 53,257.78 = 15,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,496.68/53,257.78 = 15,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,496.68x = 53,257.78 × 15,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,496.68x = 810,847,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,847,570.19/35,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,842.91

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