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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,572.59, 53,321.99 and 15,860.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,572.59, 53,321.99 and 15,860.43 is: 23,774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,572.59 : 53,321.99 = 15,860.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,572.59/53,321.99 = 15,860.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,572.59x = 53,321.99 × 15,860.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,572.59x = 845,709,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,709,610.55/35,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.19

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