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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,618.69, 53,413.43 and 15,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,618.69, 53,413.43 and 15,883.76 is: 23,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,618.69 : 53,413.43 = 15,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,618.69/53,413.43 = 15,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,618.69x = 53,413.43 × 15,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,618.69x = 848,405,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,405,756.41/35,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,819.12

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