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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,593.07, 53,371.58 and 11,892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,593.07, 53,371.58 and 11,892.15 is: 17,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,593.07 : 53,371.58 = 11,892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,593.07/53,371.58 = 11,892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,593.07x = 53,371.58 × 11,892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,593.07x = 634,702,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,702,775.64/35,593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.20

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