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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.22, 53,382.24 and 15,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.22, 53,382.24 and 15,865.32 is: 23,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.22 : 53,382.24 = 15,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.22/53,382.24 = 15,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.22x = 53,382.24 × 15,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.22x = 846,926,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,926,319.92/35,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,795.93

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