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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.96, 53,361.59 and 15,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.96, 53,361.59 and 15,848.87 is: 23,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.96 : 53,361.59 = 15,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.96/53,361.59 = 15,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.96x = 53,361.59 × 15,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.96x = 845,720,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,720,556.85/35,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.92

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