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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,585.69, 53,377.68 and 11,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,585.69, 53,377.68 and 11,569.96 is: 17,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,585.69 : 53,377.68 = 11,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,585.69/53,377.68 = 11,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,585.69x = 53,377.68 × 11,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,585.69x = 617,577,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,577,622.49/35,585.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.66

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