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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,610.19, 53,421.20 and 15,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,610.19, 53,421.20 and 15,888 is: 23,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,610.19 : 53,421.20 = 15,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,610.19/53,421.20 = 15,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,610.19x = 53,421.20 × 15,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,610.19x = 848,756,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,756,025.60/35,610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.64

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