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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,566.97, 53,313.55 and 15,854.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,566.97, 53,313.55 and 15,854.81 is: 23,765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,566.97 : 53,313.55 = 15,854.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,566.97/53,313.55 = 15,854.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,566.97x = 53,313.55 × 15,854.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,566.97x = 845,275,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,275,899.47/35,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,765.76

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