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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,606.96, 53,385.84 and 15,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,606.96, 53,385.84 and 15,606.86 is: 23,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,606.96 : 53,385.84 = 15,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,606.96/53,385.84 = 15,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,606.96x = 53,385.84 × 15,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,606.96x = 833,185,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,185,330.86/35,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.51

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