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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.41, 53,235.91 and 14,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.41, 53,235.91 and 14,469.15 is: 21,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.41 : 53,235.91 = 14,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.41/53,235.91 = 14,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.41x = 53,235.91 × 14,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.41x = 770,278,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,278,137.17/35,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.00

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