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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,507.34, 53,214.99 and 14,422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,507.34, 53,214.99 and 14,422.69 is: 21,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,507.34 : 53,214.99 = 14,422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,507.34/53,214.99 = 14,422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,507.34x = 53,214.99 × 14,422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,507.34x = 767,503,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,503,304.12/35,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.34

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