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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,588.22, 53,377.74 and 15,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,588.22, 53,377.74 and 15,862.32 is: 23,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,588.22 : 53,377.74 = 15,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,588.22/53,377.74 = 15,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,588.22x = 53,377.74 × 15,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,588.22x = 846,694,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,694,792.76/35,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.43

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