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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,515.95, 53,259.99 and 13,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,515.95, 53,259.99 and 13,317.23 is: 19,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,515.95 : 53,259.99 = 13,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,515.95/53,259.99 = 13,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,515.95x = 53,259.99 × 13,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,515.95x = 709,275,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,275,270.33/35,515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.61

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